The Conquest Of The Southwest

The Conquest of the Southwest: The Story of a Great Spoliation is a historical account written by Cyrus Townsend Brady in 1905. The book tells the story of the colonization and conquest of the American Southwest by the Spanish, Mexican, and American settlers. It covers the period from the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century to the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848.Brady describes the various expeditions and battles that took place during this period, including the efforts of the Spanish to establish missions and convert the Native American population to Christianity. He also covers the Mexican War of Independence and the subsequent Mexican-American War, which resulted in the annexation of California, Texas, and other territories by the United States.The book explores the impact of these events on the Native American population, who were often displaced and mistreated by the colonizers. Brady also discusses the economic and political factors that drove the conquest of the Southwest, including the desire for land, resources, and power.Overall, The Conquest of the Southwest provides a detailed and engaging account of a pivotal period in American history, shedding light on the complex and often brutal process of colonization and expansion.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.