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Read Book the Broken Spears: the Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Ebook, Epub THE BROKEN SPEARS: THE AZTEC ACCOUNT OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Miguel Leon-Portillo | 264 pages | 15 Apr 2007 | Beacon Press | 9780807055007 | English | Boston, MA, United States The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico PDF Book I never realized what a significant event this was, both in the telling of my history as an American; but more importantly for the people of the Aztec Empire. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. There're a lot of Mexican names which makes reading it a little bit uncomfortable -- By the way, it was one of my history class requirement, and that is why I am reading it.. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Read An Excerpt. He takes this opportunity to show his power over them, and strike fear into their hearts. To ask other readers questions about The Broken Spears , please sign up. Refresh and try again. Stay in Touch Sign up. This is not a serious error. The Hispanic American Historical Review. Nahuatl literature - Translations into Spanish. So a great bit of historiography. The Coyotes desire to make Coyotes out of us, and then they will deprive us of all that is ours, the fruits of our labor which has caused us fatigue. These need to be used more in classroom settings - people need to know both sides of what happened. Oxford University Press. In this book, it tells us from the beginning how the Spaniards began to make their way into tiny Mexican villages. Cortes was a very smart logistician and strategist when dealing with the battle he waged against the Aztecs. Really easy read that my surrender love--but helps to have a more straightforward narrative to put this in context with. A fascinating read that talks about the Spanish conquest from the perspective of the Aztecs. Article Navigation. Ernest Shackleton. I find great sadness upon reading the letters addressed to the king expressing how the Aztecs were begging to be baptized and respected as men. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our privacy policy. Add Spaces will separate tags. Jan 22, Kent Adams rated it it was amazing. Kindle Edition. William Bligh and Edward Christian. Hispanic American Historical Review 43 2 : — It packs different accounts from Nahua peoples who lived during the conquest of their incredible lands. This is a fascinating book. And how did they interpret their own downfall? Compton; The Broken Spears. The Bounty Mutiny. Feb 07, ISBN View all 3 comments. Under this perspective, this book is not a story of the "defeated" but a story of survivors. For instance we know that destructive technology and monotheistic religion gave the Spanish reasons to think the "indians" were savages and inferioir. Peter Heller. The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Writer The author inserted his own thoughts and did a fantastic job in all regards. Renate Heuer. Whether or not the Aztec people would have raged terrible war against the Spaniards and drove them off, the damage was already done. Very handy reference material and perspective. Trivia About The Broken Spears Inspired by Your Browsing History. Why is it that they want us to disappear? The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico". Download as PDF Printable version. Oct 21, Mische is currently reading it. Related Articles. The enigmatic and very religious man makes a little more sense with the additional stories. Mexico - History - Conquest, - Sources. I understand the purpose of the book was not for such detail and orderliness, but to provide a different perspective. Not only was gunpowder a form of advanced technology that the Spaniards had over the Aztec people, but the use of heavy metals in their armor, and their strategic advancements were also key to the defeat of Motecuhzoma and his people. Sep 04, Xristian rated it it was amazing. The Broken Spears Revised Edition. Again, the history that is taught in school tells the story of how Cortes defeated the Aztecs with just his thin numbers of Soldiers, and to realize that he aligned himself with this large group of natives, who then pursued a personal vendetta against this virtually innocent neighboring tribe is shocking. It's a great compliment to any study of the origin Barely four stars, but based on the research and sources and not necessarily content. Some Coyotes are saying that we Nahuas will disappear, will vanish, our language will be heard no more, will be used no more. Paperback , pages. The broken spears :the Aztec account of the Conquest of Mexico. Aug 11, djcb rated it liked it. Advanced Search. However, I did find it very interesting to see things from the Aztec perspective. Related Topics aztec account conquest native mexico book spear. Citing articles via Google Scholar. Classic account from Nahuatl texts of the battle between the Spaniards and Aztecs. Leon-Portillo's constructed account of "the vision of the vanquished" has been somehow rejuvenated with new "Nahua" sources i. Jorge Klor De Alva Foreword ,. Apr 13, Cynda rated it it was amazing Shelves: ethnic-writers , amerindian , anthology- collection , hispanic , history , political. Error rating book. Blaine Harden. This excerpt from Broken Spears does a fantastic job of showing the demeanor of Cortes straight from the first encounter with the Aztec Empire. Rating details. Lastly, and I think most importantly, was the spread of small pox virus throughout the country. Which must indeed have look a bit romantic in , if you squint your eyes a little. Want to Read saving…. We are introduced to the ruler of the Aztecs, known as Moctecuhzoma. Talk about a culture clash!?!?! We must strengthen our hearts with one, two words, which will illuminateour eyes, so we can become fully conscious of it. These texts bear witness to the extraordinary vitality of an oral tradition that preserves the viewpoints of the vanquished instead of the victors. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. University of Illinois Press. From: To: Optional Message:. It is only in small matters of interpreting of events and of emotional reaction that we find any variance. Firstly, gunpowder was completely unknown to the Aztec people. Peter Heller. The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Reviews Justice Is Beauty. Categories : non-fiction books Nahuatl literature Mesoamerican studies books. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Lastly, and I think most importantly, was the spread of small pox virus throughout the country. The English Historical Review. LitFlash The eBooks you want at the lowest prices. The Hispanic American Historical Review. For hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors. It's a great compliment to any study of the origin Barely four stars, but based on the research and sources and not necessarily content. For instance we know that destructive technology and monotheistic religion gave the Spanish reasons to think the "indians" were savages and inferioir. It was interesting and unique to be able to read of those who witnessed the fall of the Aztec Empire. Trivia About The Broken Spears A History by the Defeated, for the Defeated History has always been written by the winners and for the winners. Error rating book. The significance of Broken Spears is one of reinforcement of the legitimacy of a people. This site uses cookies. Main St. English Kemp Physical Description: xlix, pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm Includes: Includes bibliographical references pages and index. Using their weapons, godlike reverence, and sociopath behavior they conquered a kingdom with people totaling K. Apr 13, Cynda rated it it was amazing Shelves: ethnic-writers , amerindian , anthology-collection , hispanic , history , political. Namespaces Article Talk. However, I felt there was a lot to be gained just by understanding this loss. Looking back, it is amazing how, despite the fact that these are voices of the "defeated", they also permeated other voices and echoed for long enough to still be "heard" in the present. In recent years, academic studies have been more inclined to also address "cultural adaptations" which certainly allowed these voices to be reproduced and heard for many centuries af It's as refreshing as it was when it was first published many years ago. The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Read Online Jonathan D. Quite unfortunately, this perspective of a virtually alien culture seems to be almost entirely lost. Become a Member Start earning points for buying books! According to historian James Lockhart , this is a mistranslation resulting from confusion between the Nahuatl words mitl "arrow", "dart" or "spear", and omitl "bone"; an alternative translation is thus "broken bones". The houses are roofless now, and their walls are red with blood. LitFlash The eBooks you want at the lowest prices. The broken spears, the net made of holes, was it all merely a dream? University of Illinois Press. Related Articles. Know I know differently. The Spaniards showed no mercy or remorse towards them. The present English edition, which first came out in , has gone through numerous printings, with tens of thousands of copies sold since Nov 01, Fer Prz rated it really liked it Shelves: colonization , read-during-sarscov-2 , pending-formal-review , indigena , non-fiction. Looking for More Great Reads? Readers also enjoyed. Namespaces Article Talk. William H. Advanced Search. For hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors.
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