By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian boys' adventure of Cortes, the Aztec Empire, exploration, and warfare in MexicoBy G. A. Henty
Length15h 20m
About this audiobook
By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico is one of G. A. Henty's characteristic historical romances for young readers, dramatizing the Spanish invasion of Mexico through the adventures of the English youth Roger Hawkshaw. Combining brisk narrative, military detail, perilous escape, and ethnographic description, the novel situates personal courage within the vast upheaval of imperial conquest. Its style is lucid, episodic, and didactic, typical of late-Victorian juvenile fiction, while its subject places it amid nineteenth-century fascination with exploration, empire, and heroic history. G. A. Henty was a prolific English novelist and former war correspondent whose firsthand exposure to conflict shaped his fascination with campaigns, strategy, and the conduct of men under pressure. His books often teach history through adventure, embedding young protagonists within decisive world events. Henty's imperial assumptions and moral certainties reflect his age, yet his narrative energy and command of historical incident explain his enduring popularity. This book is recommended to readers interested in Victorian historical fiction, adventure literature, and nineteenth-century interpretations of the conquest of the Americas. Modern readers should approach it critically, aware of its colonial perspective, but they will find a vivid example of how history, ideology, and storytelling were fused for juvenile audiences.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1.3K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length15 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface .
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6Chapter 1 : A Startling Proposal.
7Chapter 2 : Bound To Unknown Parts.
8Chapter 3 : The Voyage.
9Chapter 4 : Among The Islands.
10Chapter 5 : Shipwrecked.
11Chapter 6 : Anahuac.
12Chapter 7 : A Wonderful Country.
13Chapter 8 : At Tezcuco.
14Chapter 9 : Life In A Palace.
15Chapter 10 : News From The Coast.
16Chapter 11 : Cortez.
17Chapter 12 : The Fugitives.
18Chapter 13 : The Massacre Of Cholula.
19Chapter 14 : In Mexico.
20Chapter 15 : Again At Tezcuco.
21Chapter 16 : A Treasure Room.
22Chapter 17 : The Insurrection.
23Chapter 18 : The Rising In Mexico.
24Chapter 19 : The Passage Of The Causeway.
25Chapter 20 : At Tlascala.
26Chapter 21 : A Victim For The Gods.
27Chapter 22 : Home.
28Analysis
29Reflection
30Memorable Quotes
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