The Conquest Of The Southwest - Cyrus Townsend Brady - Bog

The Conquest of the Southwest: The Story of a Great Spoliation is a historical book written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1905. The book tells the story of the American Southwest and its conquest by Europeans and Americans, focusing on the period from the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.Brady's book provides a detailed account of the colonization of the Southwest by the Spanish, the Mexican War of Independence, the Mexican-American War, and the subsequent annexation of Texas and the Southwest by the United States. The book also covers the conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers, including the Apache Wars and the Navajo Wars.Throughout the book, Brady examines the motives and actions of the various groups involved in the conquest of the Southwest, including the Spanish, the Mexicans, the Americans, and the Native Americans. He also explores the impact of this conquest on the people and cultures of the region, including the displacement and subjugation of Native American tribes and the transformation of the Southwest into a predominantly Anglo-American society.Overall, The Conquest of the Southwest is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in American history, offering insights into the complex and often violent interactions between different cultures and groups in the Southwest.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.