1873 History of the Conquest of Mexico

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Leather Binding, Rebound

Originally published in 1843, Prescott started drafting this history in 1839, relying almost exclusively on primary sources due to the little general knowledge of Aztec civilisation. In particular, he studies Spanish writers contemporary to the conquest, such as Torquemada and Toribio de Benavente. 

The work was both a critical and commercial success, with much praise by the likes of George Hillard and Joseph Cogswell.

Complete in three volumes with half titles. Featuring frontispiece to each volume.

William H. Prescott was a prominent American historian in the nineteenth century, recognised as the first American scientific historian and noted for his eidetic memory.