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"This revisionist western novel is inspired by true events and figure of western history. It leans into the complexity of history and the fact that the acts were done by real people with messy motivations, not morally pure mythic beings."
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"This historical fiction novel takes place over the course of a single day - November 8, 1519 - when Hernán Cortés was granted an audience with Emperor Moctezuma II, brilliantly bringing to life the Nahua cultures and customs with dignity and respect."
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"In his analysis of the lead up to the Civil War, Larson examines key figures from north and south, contextualizes their actions, and contemplates the choices they made. Good read for history fans that seems well researched."
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