Conquistador : Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
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4.7 • 69 Ratings
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Publisher Description
It was a moment unique in human history, the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart. In 1519, Hernán Cortés arrived on the shores of Mexico, determined not only to expand the Spanish expire but to convert the natives to Catholicism and carry off a fortune in gold. That he saw nothing paradoxical in his intentions is one of the most remarkable and tragic aspects of this unforgettable story. In Tenochtitlán, Cortés met his Aztec counterpart, Montezuma: king, divinity, and commander of the most powerful military in the Americas. Yet in less than two years, Cortés defeated the entire Aztec nation in one of the most astounding battles ever waged.
The story of a lost kingdom, a relentless conqueror, and a doomed warrior, Conquistador is history at its most riveting.
Customer Reviews
Very good
Very intriguing and the reader did a very good job
10/10
This was one of my all time favorite reads. The information and narrative that I had previous to reading was completely different from what I gained while reading. The historian/narrator recounts the tale from the side of the Aztecs, Cortez, Bernal Diaz, and others while putting together this absolute masterpiece. I wish we could get a 2 part movie about this incredible tale. Truly wish I could have been there.