conquest, 1519-1540

Presents a comprehensive account of the discovery and conquest of Mexico, written by sixteenth-century Spanish Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, who served and fought with Hernan Cort?s and witnessed the city of Tenochtitlan and the imprisonment of Montezuma.

Presents a brief biography of Hern?n Cort?s, the Spanish explorer who discovered Baja California and explored the Pacific coast of Mexico, but who is best remembered for conquering the Aztec Empire.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes that chronicles his life and defeat over the Aztec emperor Montezuma.

Discusses the end of the Aztec civilization, including the fragile network of their empire, the arrival of the conquistadors, the Spanish advantages in the areas of weaponry and leadership, the role of Montezuma, and the aftermath of the conflict.

A first person account of the downfall of the Aztec Empire led by Moctezuma in the 1500s.

Discusses the mystery surrounding the lost treasure of the Aztec king Montezuma and presents three possible solutions.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries on the Spanish Empire's conquest over the Aztec, Incan, and Mayan people.

An introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Hernando Cort?s, who conquered the Aztec Empire of Mexico.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of explorer Hern?n Cort?s.