The Dispatches Of Hernando Cortes Addressed To The Emperor Charles V During the Conquest

von Hernando Cortes

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Dispatches of Hernando Cortes Addressed to the Emperor Charles V During the Conquest is a collection of letters written by Hernando Cortes during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of New Spain.The letters in this book were written by Cortes to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was also the King of Spain at the time. They provide a first-hand account of the conquest, including the battles, negotiations, and alliances that Cortes made with the indigenous peoples of Mexico.The letters also give insight into Cortes' motivations and strategies, as well as his relationships with his fellow conquistadors and the indigenous people. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a conquistador and the complex dynamics of the conquest.This book is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico, the Spanish Empire, or the Age of Exploration.The Conqueror of Mexico. Written During The Conquest, And Containing A Narrative Of Its Events. Now First Translated Into English From The Original Spanish, With An Introduction And Notes.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Zweiter Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781417958733
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.05.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC