Publisher's Synopsis
""Cortez, The Conqueror: A Tragedy In Five Acts"" is a play written by Lewis F. Thomas in 1857. The play follows the story of Hern�����n Cort�����s, a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. The play is divided into five acts and portrays the events leading up to the conquest of Mexico, including Cort�����s' interactions with the Aztec emperor Montezuma and his eventual victory over the Aztec people. The play explores themes of power, greed, and betrayal, as well as the clash of cultures between the Spanish and the indigenous people of Mexico. Overall, ""Cortez, The Conqueror"" is a dramatic retelling of a significant moment in history, providing insight into the motivations and actions of one of the most controversial figures of the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
