Mirrors of a Disaster: The Spanish Military Conquest of America

by Gérard Chaliand

Book Overview

In Mirrors of a Disaster, G rard Chaliand narrates the major events that followed the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru with the scope and rhythm of an epic poem. He seeks to make meaningful the strict chronicle of a conquest through those who lived it. Human details and the broader political background bring to life one of history's great tragedies.A new introduction by the author is included in this paperback edition. The comprehensive work is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141280471X
• ISBN13: 9781412804714
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"