History Of The Spanish Conquest Of Yucatan And Of The Itzas (1917)

""History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas"" is a historical book written by Philip Ainsworth Means and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish conquest of the Yucatan peninsula and the Itza people, who were one of the last Mayan civilizations to be conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century.The book begins with an overview of the geography, history, and culture of the Yucatan peninsula and the Itza people. It then delves into the arrival of the Spanish in the region, their encounters with the Itza people, and the various battles and conflicts that ensued.The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the conquest. He also examines the impact of the conquest on the Itza people and their culture, as well as the legacy of the Spanish conquest in the region.Overall, ""History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Yucatan peninsula, the Mayan civilization, and the Spanish conquest of the Americas.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.