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The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, Volume 5

The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, Volume 5

Bernal Díaz del Castillo
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Bernal D az del Castillo was a foot soldier in the army of Mexico's conqueror Hern n Cort s, and participated in the campaigns that led to the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521. This 1928 translation of his journals derives from the 1904 edition by the Mexican historian Genaro Garc a - the first edition based on the original manuscript. Written as a corrective to accounts that overemphasised Cort s' exploits, D az's epic includes the experiences of the common soldier: hardship, thirst, long marches and unexpected attacks by rebels. The most complete contemporary chronicle of the Mexican conquest, this important historical document is also a captivating adventure narrative that combines factual accuracy with many dramatic anecdotes. This final volume contains chapters 174 214 and historical appendices by the editor. D az describes the aftermath of the Mexican conquest, and outlines how the Spanish established their authority over the land and its inhabitants.
Language
English
Pages
484
Format
Paperback
Publisher
ACLS History E-Book Project
Release
May 01, 2009
ISBN
159740795X
ISBN 13
9781597407953

The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, Volume 5

Bernal Díaz del Castillo
4.3/5 ( ratings)
Bernal D az del Castillo was a foot soldier in the army of Mexico's conqueror Hern n Cort s, and participated in the campaigns that led to the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521. This 1928 translation of his journals derives from the 1904 edition by the Mexican historian Genaro Garc a - the first edition based on the original manuscript. Written as a corrective to accounts that overemphasised Cort s' exploits, D az's epic includes the experiences of the common soldier: hardship, thirst, long marches and unexpected attacks by rebels. The most complete contemporary chronicle of the Mexican conquest, this important historical document is also a captivating adventure narrative that combines factual accuracy with many dramatic anecdotes. This final volume contains chapters 174 214 and historical appendices by the editor. D az describes the aftermath of the Mexican conquest, and outlines how the Spanish established their authority over the land and its inhabitants.
Language
English
Pages
484
Format
Paperback
Publisher
ACLS History E-Book Project
Release
May 01, 2009
ISBN
159740795X
ISBN 13
9781597407953

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