By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico
by G. A. Henty
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Roger, a young Englishman, sets sail for the New World aboard a merchant ship, only to be shipwrecked off the coast of Pre-Columbian Mexico. Stranded in a land teeming with exotic wonders and brutal customs, he is thrust into the heart of the Aztec empire, where he encounters the complex and powerful Aztec civilization. Roger must navigate the treacherous political landscape, avoid becoming a sacrifice to the Aztec gods, and confront the ethical complexities of the Spanish conquest. As he witnesses the clash between two distinct cultures and the bloodshed that ensues, Roger learns about the cruelty and glory of conquest, the power of human resilience, and the enduring legacy of the Aztec civilization.Book Details
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G. A. Henty
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George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is most well-known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The...
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