Letters Of Cortés: Five Letters Of Relation From Fernando Cortes To The Emperor Charles V (Volume Ii)

By Hernán Cortés

Book Overview

A world is remade in ink and ambition. In Letters Of Cort s: Five Letters Of Relation From Fernando Cortes To The Emperor Charles V (Volume II), the drama and complexity of the Spanish conquest of Mexico emerge through the very words of its chief architect. This remarkable historical letters collection offers direct insight into the mind of Hern n Cort s, capturing the urgency, triumphs, and dilemmas of early colonial exploration. Each letter, addressed to Charles V, is a primary source document that unveils the unfolding Spanish colonisation of 16th century Mexico, laying bare the ambitions and anxieties of empire. For historians and scholars, these Spanish conquest narratives are indispensable, providing vivid, firsthand accounts of the Spanish Empire era and its far-reaching consequences. Yet the appeal extends beyond academia: readers drawn to early modern history or the drama of cultural encounter will find these colonial exploration writings both gripping and revealing. The correspondence with Charles V is not only a chronicle of conquest but a testament to the power of persuasion and the shaping of history by those who write it. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both an educational resource and a cultural artefact, it stands as a collector's item for anyone seeking to understand the roots of the modern world through authentic conquest of Mexico accounts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354153062
• ISBN13: 9789354153068
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"