Summary Of The Conquest Of New Spain
Bibliography
Columbus, Christopher. “Letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
Columbus describes in detail the land he is has discovered, and is still exploring. He speaks of claiming the land for the Spanish crown, and explains the wildlife and people he encounters. This particular work provides evidence that undermines the power of the Catholic church, like the discovery of “virtuous non-christians” and new vegetation and wildlife not found on the Eurasian continent.
De Las Casas, Bartolome. “The Devastation of the Indies”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: …show more content…
“The Conquest of New Spain.” In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
“The Conquest of New Spain” is an account of Cortes’ interactions with the Aztec people and its leaders, as well as the hostilities and violence committed by both parties. His account of Mexico City portrays a civilized community with generous citizens, and he holds the native culture in high regard.
Equiano, Olaudah. “Enslaved Captive”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: SInce 1400. First Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2000.
The “Enslaved Captive” is the autobiography of an African native’s transition from freedom in Africa to slavery in the Americas. Olaudah Equiano describes how kind and benevolent his masters were in Africa, and then demonstrates how savage the European slave masters were in America. He demonstrates the differences between the two types of masters, which provides tangible contrast between the two types of slavery at the time, and shows the brutality of the Europeans.
“Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. …show more content…
She explains how slaves are bought and sold, describes the sorrows New Year’s Day brings to slave families, provides details about her abuse at the hand of her master, and the mistresses’ jealousy that protected her. Harriet Jacobs’ writing would be very important in the Civil war, as it would be a key element to Northern abolitionist debate.
“Journal of a Slave Ship Voyage”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
J. B. Romaigne, a twelve year old passenger under the special care of the captain, describes what life is like on a French slave ship. He describes in great detail the conditions the African slaves were kept in, and all the unfortunate events that befall them while on their journey to the French Caribbean. He demonstrates the atrocious nature of the slave trade in his writing.
Mbemba, Nzinga. “Appeal to the King of Portugal”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
The King of the West African state of Congo, Nzinga Mbemba, writes his “Appeal to the King of Portugal” in hopes of the removal of unnecessary white men, and requests only religious aid and figures from
Columbus, Christopher. “Letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
Columbus describes in detail the land he is has discovered, and is still exploring. He speaks of claiming the land for the Spanish crown, and explains the wildlife and people he encounters. This particular work provides evidence that undermines the power of the Catholic church, like the discovery of “virtuous non-christians” and new vegetation and wildlife not found on the Eurasian continent.
De Las Casas, Bartolome. “The Devastation of the Indies”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: …show more content…
“The Conquest of New Spain.” In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
“The Conquest of New Spain” is an account of Cortes’ interactions with the Aztec people and its leaders, as well as the hostilities and violence committed by both parties. His account of Mexico City portrays a civilized community with generous citizens, and he holds the native culture in high regard.
Equiano, Olaudah. “Enslaved Captive”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: SInce 1400. First Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2000.
The “Enslaved Captive” is the autobiography of an African native’s transition from freedom in Africa to slavery in the Americas. Olaudah Equiano describes how kind and benevolent his masters were in Africa, and then demonstrates how savage the European slave masters were in America. He demonstrates the differences between the two types of masters, which provides tangible contrast between the two types of slavery at the time, and shows the brutality of the Europeans.
“Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. …show more content…
She explains how slaves are bought and sold, describes the sorrows New Year’s Day brings to slave families, provides details about her abuse at the hand of her master, and the mistresses’ jealousy that protected her. Harriet Jacobs’ writing would be very important in the Civil war, as it would be a key element to Northern abolitionist debate.
“Journal of a Slave Ship Voyage”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
J. B. Romaigne, a twelve year old passenger under the special care of the captain, describes what life is like on a French slave ship. He describes in great detail the conditions the African slaves were kept in, and all the unfortunate events that befall them while on their journey to the French Caribbean. He demonstrates the atrocious nature of the slave trade in his writing.
Mbemba, Nzinga. “Appeal to the King of Portugal”. In Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012.
The King of the West African state of Congo, Nzinga Mbemba, writes his “Appeal to the King of Portugal” in hopes of the removal of unnecessary white men, and requests only religious aid and figures from