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Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico, 2005.
This paper review Hugh Thomas' "Conquest: Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico", one of the greatest historical adventure stories.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that Hugh Thomas, in his book "Conquest: Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico", understood that the story of the Aztecs and their conquest by the remarkable strangers who came from beyond the sea has hypnotic powers; therefore, he provides a vivid recounting, never allowing the main elements of the story to be overwhelmed by his exhaustive research, cautiously balancing the rival interpretations and the viewpoint of modern moralists. The author points out that Thomas sees the Spanish from the Aztec's perspective as greedy, cruel and stinking in every respect. The paper describes that Aztecs as people who believed themselves to be the chosen people among the other tribes in Mexico and whose religion demanded mass human sacrifices. Long quotations.
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"Thomas does not lapse into amorality, but he does not allow a single doubt that both the Aztecs and their Spanish conquerors were morally vile beyond all human conception. He doesn't waste time trying to plead a case for relativity for any of them. He manages, somehow, to display whatever was brave, beautiful or curious about them. After the Emperor Montezuma was taken into custody by the Spanish, Thomas writes that the captive "continued to seem to rule.""
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"To the Halls of the Montezumas", 2005.
Analysis and review of Robert W. Johannsen's book on the Mexican- American war.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents a positive review of Johannsen's book,"To the Halls of the Montezumas," and explains that the focus of the book is on the way the media of that era portrayed the Mexican-American war and is less about the history of the war itself.
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"The thesis of the book To the Halls of the Montezumas by Robert W. Johannsen is that the Mexican-American War was America's first foreign war, even though Mexico was not the first foreign power America ever fought. Johannsen says that this war defined America's identity as an international power mainly because of the way it was narrated to the American people through the American press. It was the first war that Americans felt like they were engaged in a moral war against a foreign power, rather than simply fighting for their territorial integrity as a nation and their values of freedom, liberty, and self-determination, as was true of the Revolutionary war."
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Courage and Cowardice In Cortez and Montezuma, 1997.
Describes the Spanish conquest of the Aztec civilization. Examines the actions of both sides in the war and attempts to discern what actions occurred out of courage or out of cowardice
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World, they found a flourishing civilization firmly in place in the form of the Aztecs of Mexico. Within a short time, the Spanish had destroyed this civilization and eradicated much of its culture. In addition to the desire for conquest, gold, and similar purposes, the conquistadors were grossly offended by the idolatry of the Aztecs and by one particular religious practice, that of human sacrifice. As Leon-Portilla notes in his book The Broken Spears, the story of the conquest has been told entirely from the point of view of the conquerors, and he offers in his book the account from the side of the conquered peoples, the first of them written only seven years after the conquest:
These writings make up a brief history of the Conquest as told by the victims, and include passages written by ..."
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Aztec Empire, 1985.
This paper discusses the destruction of the Aztec Empire the advanced Mexican civilization, by the 16th Century Spanish invaders: Cortes, Spaniards' needs and aims, depopulation of Indians and Montezuma.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 87.95
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"The period of exploration of the New World was also a period of exploitation as European adventurers and armies encountered the native population and took advantage of that population, robbing the civilizations found here and decimating the population. The Aztecs had a mighty civilization in the New World that was destroyed by the Conquistadors in the name of greed and Christianity. The Aztecs were regarded as uncivilized heathens, and their lands were taken from them, their goods were stolen, and their leaders murdered.
Aztec civilization--and it was indeed a civilization--created its most extraordinary achievements in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It received a sudden and painful defeat at the hands of the Spanish army in 1519-1521. Aztec civilization flourished in the Valley of Mexico, a tiny area in comparison with the total ... "
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Revenge of the Spaniards, 2001.
Analysis of Bernal Diaz?s "The Conquest of New Spain".
1,596 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper presents an in-depth analysis of Bernal Diaz?s "The Conquest of New Spain". The paper examines the shroud of mystery surrounding the details of Montezuma?s death and, by utilizing the opinions of David Boruchoff and the actual text of Diaz?s book, this paper briefly highlighting the key points that Diaz makes in his retelling of Montezuma?s unfortunate murder. The paper then brings to light the rational faults and discrepancies within the original text and counters these apparent errors, by applying common sense and general knowledge of the era.
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" The ?readable report,? a concept from Joseph Conrad?s Heart of Darkness, is easily applicable to Bernal D?az?s The Conquest of New Spain. The aforementioned ?readable report,? in a general sense, indicates that the retelling of a situation or event is portrayed in a manner that benefits the teller even if distortion of the truth is required. D?az, in his account of Montezuma?s death, makes the Spanish appear blameless and seemingly innocent of Montezuma?s blood. Throughout the sequence of events leading up to Montezuma?s death, there are constant indictments of the Mexicans causing the death of their own leader. "
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The Marines, 2007.
A history of the United States Marine Corps and a few of its famous marines.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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From the Hall of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, the Marines have fought near and far, on the land, the air, and sea. Marines have a certain aura around them, something that makes them seem more than just a soldier. This paper describes the founding of the Marines and their participation in military engagements. Along with the general history, specific Marines who made an impact in the Marine Corps history are also discussed as well as why their contributions were of significance.
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"The Mexican-American War was fought between 1846 and 1848 in a dispute over the modern day central plains/ west coast region. The annexation of Texas was seen as an act of war by the Mexican government and hostilities began. Marines fought on both the Pacific and Gulf coasts seizing Mexican seaports and halting trade to diminish their economy and prevent them from re-supply. General Scott and the U.S. Marines came to Chapultepec Castle where the last stand took place. Scott and the Marines bombarded the fort for two straight days and charged in on the third. The occupation of this Mexican stronghold signified the end of the Mexican-American War. The historic value of the war comes from the Marines raid with General Winfield Scott on their attack into the "Halls of Montezuma", also known as Chapultepec Castle, which has been immortalized in the opening line of the Marines hymn. "
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