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Spaniards Vs Tabascans
Cortes and his men have their boats overturned on the river Tabasco and are forced to defend themselves against the furious native Tabascans
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1519 Cortes Defend Forced Furious Mexico Over Turned Spaniards Tabasco
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'Spaniards Vs Tabascans' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back to the New World, where Cortes and his men face the fierce resistance of the native Tabascans. As their boats are overturned on the river, the Spaniards are forced to defend themselves in a dramatic and intense encounter. Bring this intriguing moment in history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone seeking to add a touch of adventure to their space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.8cm x 35.5cm (9.8" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the early history of Mexico, as Spanish conquistadors under the leadership of Hernán Cortés find themselves in a desperate battle against the native Tabascan people along the shores of the Tabasco River in 1519. The photograph, taken from a historical print, depicts Cortés and his men frantically defending themselves after their boats were overturned in the river, leaving them vulnerable to the furious onslaught of the Tabascan warriors. The Tabascan people, who inhabited the region south of the Gulf of Mexico, were renowned for their fierce resistance to foreign intrusion. When Cortés and his men arrived in the New World, they were initially welcomed by the Aztecs, who saw them as potential allies against their Tabascan enemies. However, the Spanish soon grew ambitious and sought to conquer the Aztec Empire for themselves. The Tabascan people, however, were not about to let the Spanish conquer their land without a fight. In this image, we see the Tabascan warriors launching a surprise attack on the Spanish, using their superior knowledge of the terrain and their powerful weapons to great effect. The Spanish, caught off guard and unable to retreat to the safety of their boats, were forced to defend themselves with whatever weapons they had at hand. This encounter marked a turning point in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Although Cortés and his men eventually emerged victorious, they were left with a deep respect for the fighting prowess of the native peoples they encountered. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges and adversity faced by the Spanish conquistadors as they sought to expand their empire in the New World.
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