These five letters by the Spanish conqueror, Hernando Cortes, were written to the Emperor Charles V of Spain between 1519 and 1526. Now translated into English, they describe the Spanish invasion of Mexico and the conquest of Montezuma's empire through the eyes of the conqueror, and document the final meeting between Cortes and Montezuma. The earliest discoveries of mainland Mexico, the perilous trek into hostile country, the capture of the Aztec capital, the extension of Cortes's power throughout Mexico, the expedition to Honduras, and the organization and ordering of the Spanish empire in the new world are recorded here.
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This review is from: Five Letters of Cortes to the Emperor:1519 -1526 (Paperback)
This book is the letters that Cortes wrote home to the king of Spain, and they provide a first hand account of his amazing adventure, and how he conquered one of the most powerful civilizations in the world. It is astounding how ruthlessly brutal the conquistadores were, and how devastatingly successful. It definitely puts a heavy dose of reality on the dates and names that usually make history dull.
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Most High, Mighty and Excellent Princes, Great and Catholic Sovereign Lords: We have good reason to believe that your Majesties have been informed by the letters of Diego Velazquez, Admiral's Deputy in the Island of Cuba, of the new land that was discovered some two or more years ago in these parts, which was first called Cozumel and afterwards Yucatan, without being either the one or the other as your Majesties shall see from our account. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Vera Cruz, Diego Velázquez, New Spain, Pedro de Albarado, Gil González, Hernando Cortés, Lord God, Francisco de Garay, Francisco de las Casas, San Juan, Tlascalan Indians, Juan Ruano, Cristóbal de Olid, San Andrés, Espiritu Santo, Segura de la Frontera, Gonzalo de Sandoval, Juan de Grijalba, Luis Ponce, Saint John, Don Fernando, Bishop of Burgos, Juan de Avalos New!
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Most High, Mighty and Excellent Princes, Great and Catholic Sovereign Lords: We have good reason to believe that your Majesties have been informed by the letters of Diego Velazquez, Admiral's Deputy in the Island of Cuba, of the new land that was discovered some two or more years ago in these parts, which was first called Cozumel and afterwards Yucatan, without being either the one or the other as your Majesties shall see from our account. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
idol towers, eight horsemen, alguacil mayor, ooo pesos, ten horsemen Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Vera Cruz, Diego Velázquez, New Spain, Pedro de Albarado, Gil González, Hernando Cortés, Lord God, Francisco de Garay, Francisco de las Casas, San Juan, Tlascalan Indians, Juan Ruano, Cristóbal de Olid, San Andrés, Espiritu Santo, Segura de la Frontera, Gonzalo de Sandoval, Juan de Grijalba, Luis Ponce, Saint John, Don Fernando, Bishop of Burgos, Juan de Avalos New!
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