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bthibo3
Posted August 29, 2009
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This book wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. It was a very easy read and for the most part accurate. There were a few incidents in which the author made references to other events during this era and included popular myths. As an anthropologist, I am interested in facts when dealing with history unless, of course, the historical book is dealing with myths or religions.
I would recommend this book for those of you whom are marginally interested on this topic. But for those that want a detailed and accurate account, I have provided two other books below: one is an account from a primary source (Diaz del Castillo) and the other is in my opinion the quintesential book on the history of the conquest by William Prescott.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 14, 2008
Masterful Narrative
This book reads like a well written novel, and I say this as someone who almost never reads fiction. The author does, at points, engage in what seemingly is a political correctness historical paradigm by needlessly drawing moral equivalencies between the brutal Aztec human sacrifices and the actions of the Spaniards in the Inquisition, for example. But, these digressions are miniscule and the narrative flow of this book is superb. More writers of history would do well to stick to telling the story, the way this author does. It is also testament to the truism that less is very often far more. A haunting and eloquantly presented story of mankind's brutality toward his fellow man- on a myriad of levels.
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3952837
Posted June 5, 2011
One of the best
Ive read thousands of books. This one will always be in my top ten.
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Jack_Tamar
Posted March 19, 2011
Great Book
This ranks as one of my favorite books. It is perfect for the well read Meso-american history enthusiast. It is full of facts and details while at the same time well written and easy to read.
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