{"title":"Buddy Levy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Buddy Levy collection at our online bookstore! Buddy Levy is a celebrated author, known for his captivating works in the realms of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e. With a knack for bringing historical events to life, Levy immerses readers in thrilling narratives that are both educational and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works are \u003cstrong\u003eConquistador\u003c\/strong\u003e, which delves into the dramatic conquest of the Aztec Empire, and \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire of Ice and Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, chronicling daring explorations in the harshest landscapes. Levy's books are meticulously researched and beautifully written, making them perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're fascinated by epic conquests or intrepid explorers, Buddy Levy's books offer a riveting journey through time and uncharted territories. Dive in and discover the enthralling stories that only Buddy Levy can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conquistador","title":"Conquistador","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConquistador\u003c\/i\u003e by Buddy Levy transports readers to the early 16th century, chronicling one of the most dramatic encounters in world history. This masterful narration delves into the clash between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma, a confrontation that forever altered the course of two empires and marks a pivotal moment in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1519, Hernan Cortes, an ambitious Spanish conquistador, lands on the shores of Mexico. With dreams of expanding the Spanish empire, converting Indigenous peoples to Catholicism, and acquiring unimaginable wealth, Cortes embarks on a journey fraught with peril, intrigue, and unforeseen challenges. His arrival sets the stage for an epic collision with Montezuma, the revered leader of the Aztec Empire. Montezuma commands a city of immense splendour—Tenochtitlan, an urban marvel that rivals the greatest cities in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and vivid prose, Levy recounts the harrowing and transformative events that unfolded over the next two years. This encounter was not just a battle of might but a profound culture clash, encapsulating the complex motivations, beliefs, and strategies of the two leaders and their people. Readers witness the tragic fall of a magnificent civilisation, as Cortes' relentless ambition leads to the subjugation and near annihilation of the Aztecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConquistador\u003c\/i\u003e combines rigorous scholarship with the pacing of a thriller, making it not only an informative read but also a gripping narrative. Levy’s work sheds light on the nuanced character of Hernan Cortes, a figure both admired and reviled, and Montezuma, a ruler of immense power caught in a web of fate. 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At the helm was Captain Bob Bartlett, considered the world's greatest living ice navigator. The expedition's visionary leader was a flamboyant impresario named Vilhjalmur Stefansson, hungry for fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust six weeks after the \u003cem\u003eKarluk\u003c\/em\u003e departed, giant ice floes closed in around her. As the ship became icebound, Stefansson disembarked with five companions and struck out on what he claimed was a 10-day caribou hunting trip. Most on board would never see him again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-two men and an Inuit woman with two small daughters now stood on a mile-square ice floe, their ship and their original leader gone. Under Bartlett's leadership, they built make-shift shelters, surviving the freezing darkness of Polar night. Captain Bartlett now made a difficult and courageous decision. He would take one of the young Inuit hunters and attempt a 1000-mile journey to save the shipwrecked survivors. It was their only hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the Titanic disaster and World War I, filled with heroism, tragedy, and scientific discovery, Buddy Levy's \u003cem\u003eEmpire of Ice and Stone\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of two men and two distinctively different brands of leadership — one selfless, one self-serving — and how they would forever be bound by one of the most audacious and disastrous expeditions in polar history, considered the last great voyage of the Heroic Age of Discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719161372908,"sku":"9781250871633","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250871633.jpg?v=1726119246"},{"product_id":"realm-of-ice-and-sky-by-buddy-levy-9781250906830","title":"Realm of Ice and Sky","description":"Arctic explorer and American visionary Walter Wellman pioneered both polar and trans-Atlantic airship aviation, making history's first attempts at each. Wellman has been cast as a self-promoting egomaniac known mostly for his catastrophic failures. Instead he was a courageous innovator who pushed the boundaries of polar exploration and paved the way for the ultimate conquest of the North Pole-which would be achieved not by dogsled or airplane, but by airship.\n\nAmerican explorer Dr. Frederick Cook was the first to claim he made it to the North Pole in 1908. A year later, so did American Robert Peary, but both Cook's and Peary's claims had been seriously questioned. There was enough doubt that Norwegian explorer extraordinaire Roald Amundsen-who'd made history and a name for himself by being first to sail through the Northwest Passage and first man to the South Pole-picked up where Walter Wellman left off, attempting to fly to the North Pole by airship. He would go in the Norge, designed by Italian aeronautical engineer Umberto Nobile. The 350-foot Norge flew over the North Pole on May 12, 1926, and Amundsen was able to accurately record and verify their exact location.\n\nHowever, the engineer Nobile felt slighted by Amundsen. Two years later, Nobile returned, this time in the Italia, backed by Prime Minister Benito Mussolini. This was an Italian enterprise, and Nobile intended to win back the global accolades and reputation he believed Amundsen had stripped from him. 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