Hernando Cortez And The Greatest Adventure In History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436687355)

Hernando Cortez And The Greatest Adventure In History is a historical account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. Written by Clifford Smyth, the book chronicles the life of Hernando Cortez, a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition to Mexico in 1519. The book explores the political and social climate of the time, as well as the motivations and actions of Cortez and his men. The narrative covers the events leading up to the conquest, including the initial landing of the Spanish in Mexico and their first encounters with the Aztecs. It also delves into the complex relationships between the Spanish and the various indigenous groups they encountered along the way. The book provides a detailed account of the battles and sieges that took place during the conquest, as well as the eventual fall of the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan. It also explores the aftermath of the conquest, including the impact it had on the indigenous populations and the lasting legacy of Cortez and his men. Overall, Hernando Cortez And The Greatest Adventure In History offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most significant events in world history, and the man who led it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas or the age of exploration.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.

Author: Clifford Smyth
ISBN-10: 1436687357
ISBN-13: 9781436687355
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d