Cortes and the Aztec Conquest

This hardcover book is an ex-library copy, showing typical library markings. The dust jacket is worn, with visible edge tears and some marks, yet remains intact. The binding is solid, ensuring the pages are secure. Overall, the book is in acceptable condition for reading and reference.

Cortes and the Aztec Conquest by Irwin R. Blacker, published by American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc. in 1965, is a first edition hardcover that delves into the dramatic history of Hernán Cortés and the fall of the Aztec Empire. This Horizon Caravel Book offers insights from Gordon Eckholm, a curator of Mexican Archaeology, providing a scholarly perspective on the events that reshaped the Americas. Illustrated with various paintings and drawings from the period, this edition stands out for its comprehensive visual and textual exploration of a pivotal historical moment. The book is an ex-library copy with markings from the Public Library in Hooker, Oklahoma. Despite its worn dust jacket, this edition remains a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and collectors interested in the Spanish conquest of Mexico.