The Life Of Hernando Cortes V1

By Arthur Helps

Book Overview

""The Life of Hernando Cortes V1"" is a biography of the famous Spanish conquistador, Hernando Cortes. Written by Arthur Helps, the book provides a detailed account of Cortes' life, from his early years in Spain to his conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. The book covers his military campaigns, his relationships with the native peoples, and his political and personal struggles. Helps draws on a variety of sources, including Cortes' own writings, to paint a vivid picture of this complex historical figure. The first volume of the book covers Cortes' early life and his expedition to Mexico, while subsequent volumes cover his later years and his legacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas and the Spanish Empire.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430444797
• ISBN13: 9781430444794
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"