""The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance"" is a historical novel written by Robert Montgomery Bird. The story is set during the 16th century and follows the Spanish conquest of Mexico, specifically the fall of the Aztec Empire. The main character is a Spanish soldier named Hernando de Soto, who is sent to Mexico to help conquer the land. However, he falls in love with a beautiful Aztec princess named Tecalco, and begins to question the morality of the Spanish invasion. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. It also delves into the brutality of the conquest, including the massacre of the Aztec people and the destruction of their civilization. ""The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance"" is a gripping tale of love and war, and a powerful commentary on the devastating impact of colonialism.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.
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-0-548-39914-9 (9780548399149)
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Robert Montgomery Bird was an American author, playwright, and doctor. He was born on February 5, 1806, and died on January 23, 1854. Bird was born on February 5, 1806, in New Castle, Delaware. He was born into a family of pioneers. His father was a wealthy partner in the firm of Navy agents Bird and Riddle. When Bird was four years old, his father died. His mother and brothers moved to Philadelphia, but his rich uncle, Nicholas Van Dyke, took him in. Then Bird went to New Castle Academy, where he was encouraged to get better at music. He later wrote that school was not fun for him. After going to the New Castle Academy and the Germantown Academy, he got his degree in 1824 from the University of Pennsylvania. Bird began to write about Latin, American, and English literature, especially the playwrights of the Elizabethan era. Then, while he was in medical school, he began to write short poems and stories. He wasn't very interested in medicine. By 1827, he had written for the Philadelphia Monthly Magazine and written two comedies, 'Twas All for the Best and News of the Night. After he graduated from medical school, he tried to start his own medical practice, but after a year, he gave up and went into writing instead.
