02002cam a22003013u 4500 37768 UtSlPG 20260610133848.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 F1201 Hagman, Tyko, 1849-1914 Mexikon valloitus: Kappale Amerikan historiaa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-16 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Mexikon valloitus: Kappale Amerikan historiaa" by Tyko Hagman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the conquest of Mexico by Spanish explorers, including notable figures like Fernando Cortez and Montezuma, examining the clash between civilizations and the motivations behind the colonization efforts. The opening of the book provides a rich historical context, discussing the era of exploration that began with Christopher Columbus's voyages to the New World. It highlights the allure of gold and riches that drove Spanish explorers to conquer new lands, portraying the indigenous peoples of Mexico as both sophisticated and fierce in their resistance. The narrative introduces Hernán Cortés and his initial encounters with the Aztec civilization, noting the expectations and beliefs that surrounded the conquests. The passage sets the stage for the unfolding drama of cultural collision, ambition, and the brutal consequences of imperialism, with Cortez's ambition contrasted against the Aztec's rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37768 78608 78608