THE YOUNG CONQUISTADOR

by Albert J. Nevins ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 7, 1960

In the early sixteenth century, Spain, recently emptied of its Moorish population, stretched its sphere of dominance across the ocean to the New World. In this book, told from the point of view of Diego, a rebellious young Spaniard, the story of the conquest of Mexico is told. Serving under Cortes, the boy participates in the slaughter and the ultimate subduing of Montezuma's extravagant empire. Although it is stressed here that this is a chapter of singular violence in the conquest of the new world, the author does give the impression that Cortes' zeal was perhaps a little more idealistic than history might establish. Much action, much blood and thunder in this account of a romantic episode in which flamboyant and powerful forces cross.

Pub Date: Nov. 7, 1960

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Dodd, Mead

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1960

Categories: FICTION