The Conquest Of New Granada: Being The Life Of Gonzalo Jimenez De Quesada (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165104246)

The Conquest of New Granada is a historical biography written by Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham in 1922. The book details the life of Gonzalo Jim�����nez de Quesada, a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the New Kingdom of Granada (present-day Colombia). The biography takes the reader through Quesada's life, from his early days in Spain to his journey to the New World, where he became a prominent figure in the conquest of South America. The book describes Quesada's leadership skills, his military tactics, and his interactions with the indigenous people of the region. The Conquest of New Granada also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the role of the Catholic Church in the conquest and the impact of European colonization on the native populations. Overall, The Conquest of New Granada is a well-researched and detailed account of one of the most significant events in South American history, and provides a valuable perspective on the impact of European colonialism on the region.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.

Author: Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
ISBN-10: 1165104245
ISBN-13: 9781165104246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d