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    PRESCOTT: History of the Conquest of Mexico
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• • 普雷斯科持: 墨西哥征服史 / PRESCOTT: History of the Conquest of Mexico
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  • W.H. PrescottHistory of the Conquest of MexicoRead by Kerry Shale In 1519, Hernando Cortés arrived in Mexico to investigatestories of a wealthy empire. What he encountered was beyond his wildest dreams– an advanced civilization with complex artistic, political and religioussystems (involving excessive human sacrifice) and replete with gold. This wasthe Aztec empire, headed by the aloof emperor, Montezuma. With just a handfulof men, Cortés achieved the impossible, crushing the Aztecs and their allies,and effectively annexing the whole territory for Spain. One of the mostextraordinary stories of conquest in mankind’s history, it is told here in theclassic account by the American historian W.H. Prescott. ABOUT THE ReaderKerry Shale has performed his acclaimed one-man shows aroundthe world. Other theater work includes Aunt Dan and Lemon, The Normal Heart,True West and The Odd Couple. His TV credits include Cracker, Sharpe’s Riflesand Sherlock Holmes. Films include Yentl, Little Shop of Horrors, 102Dalmations and Max. He has won three Sony Awards for radio acting and writing. He has also recorded Poe’s Dupin stories for NaxosAudioBooks.
  • • 作品列表
    • • CD01
      • 作品编号：38613  View of the Aztec Civilization

      • Introduction

      • Succession To The Crown

      • Mexican Mythology The Sacerdotal Order - The Temples - Human Sacrifices

      • Mexican Hieroglyphics - Manuscripts - Chronology

      • Aztec Agriculture - The Mechanical Arts - Merchants - Domestic Manners

      • The Tezcucans - Their Golden Age - Decline Of Their Monarchy

      • CD01
      • 作品编号：38614  Discovery of Mexico

      • Spain Under Charles V - Progress Of Discovery - Colonial Policy - Conquest Of Cuba ..

      • Hernando Cortes - His Early Life - Visits The New World - His Residence in Cuba - Difficulties ...

      • Jealousy Of Velasquez - Cortes Embarks - Equipment Of His Fleet - His Person And Character ..

      • Voyage To Cozumel - Conversion Of The Natives

      • Voyage Along The Coast - Dona Marina - Spaniards Land in Mexico - Interview With The Aztecs

      • Account Of Montezuma - State Of His Empire - Strange Prognostics - Embassy And Presents..

      • Troubles in the Camp - Plan For A Colony - Management of Cortes - March to Cempoalla ...

      • Another Aztec Embassy - Destruction Of Idols - Despatches Sent To Spain - The Fleet Sunk

      • CD02
      • 作品编号：38615  March of Mexico

      • Proceedings At Cempoalla - The Spaniards Climb The Tableland - Transactions With The Natives...

      • Republic Of Tlascala - The Discussions In The Senate - Desperate Battles

      • Decisive Victory - Indian Council - Night Attack - Negotiations With The Enemy

      • Tlascalan Spies - Peace With The Republic - Embassy From Montezuma

      • Spaniards Enter Tlascala - A Description Of The Capital - Attempted Conversion - Aztec Embassy...

      • City Of Cholula - March To Cholula - Reception Accorded The Spaniards - Conspiracy Detected

      • Terrible Massacre - Tranquillity Restored - Envoys From Montezuma

      • March Resumed - Valley Of Mexico - Impression On The Spaniards - Conduct Of Montezuma...

      • Environs Of Mexico - Interview With Montezuma - Entrance Into The Capital - Hospitable Reception...

      • CD02
      • 作品编号：38616  Residence in Mexico

      • Residence in Mexico

      • Great Temple - Interior Sanctuaries - Spanish Quarters

      • Anxiety Of Cortes - Seizure Of Montezuma - His Treatment By the Spaniards - Execution Of ...

      • Montezuma's Deportment - His Life In The Spanish Quarters - Meditated Insurrection ....

      • Montezuma Swears Allegiance To Spain - Royal Treasures - Their Division - Christian Worship ...

      • CD03
      • 作品编号：38616  Residence in Mexico

      • Proceedings In The Castilian Court - Preparations Of Velasquez - Narvaez Lands In Mexico ...

      • Cortes Descends From The Tableland - Negotiates With Narvaez - Prepares To Assault Him ..

      • Discontent Of The Troops - Insurrection In The Capital - Return Of Cortes - General Signs ....

      • CD03
      • 作品编号：38617  Expulsion from Mexico

      • Desperate Assault On The Quarters - Fury Of The Mexicans - Sally Of The Spaniards - Montezuma

      • Stroming Of The Great Temple - Spirit Of The Aztecs - Distresses Of The Garrison - Sharp ...

      • Council Of War - Spaniards Evacuate The City - Noche Triste, Or 'The Melancholy Night...

      • The Spaniards Retreat - Distresses Of The Army - Great Battle Of Otompan

      • CD04
      • 作品编号：38617  Expulsion from Mexico

      • Arrival In Tlascala - Friendly Reception - Discontents Of The Army - Jealousy Of The Tlascalans...

      • War With The Surrounding Tribes - Successes Of The Spaniards

      • Guatemozin, New Emperor Of The Aztecs - Preparations For The March - Spaniards Cross The Sierra...

      • CD04
      • 作品编号：38618  Siege and Surrender of Mexico

      • Arrangements At Tezcuco - Sack Of Iztapalapan - Advantages Of The Spaniards - Wise Policy Of...

      • Cortes Reconnoitres The Capital - Occupies Tacuba - Skirmishes With The Enemy- Arrial ....

      • Second Reconnoitring Expedition - The Capture Of Cuernavaca - Battles At Xochimilco - Narrow ...

      • Brigantines Launched - Muster Of Forces - Execution Of Xicotencatl - March Of The Army

      • Indian Flotilla Defeated - The Causeways Occupied - Desperate Assaults - Firing Of The Palaces...

      • General Assault On The City - Defeat Of The Spaniards - Their Disastrous Condition - Defection Of ..

      • Success Of The Spaniards - Buildings Razed To The Ground - Terrible Famine

      • Dreadful Sufferings Of The Besieged - Spirit Of Guatemozin - Murderous Assault - Capture Of ..

      • Postscript