Robert Montgomery Bird
''The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance'' is a historical novel written by Robert Montgomery Bird. The story is set during the 16th century and follows the Spanish conquest of Mexico, specifically the fall of the Aztec Empire. The main character is a Spanish soldier named Hernando de Soto, who is sent to Mexico to help conquer the land. However, he falls in love with a beautiful Aztec princess named Tecalco, and begins to question the morality of the Spanish invasion. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. It also delves into the brutality of the conquest, including the massacre of the Aztec people and the destruction of their civilization. ''The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance'' is a gripping tale of love and war, and a powerful commentary on the devastating impact of colonialism.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.
