Fernando Cortes

Fernando Cortes: His Five Letters of Relation to the Emperor Charles V 1519-1526 V2 is a book written by Francis Augustus MacNutt. The book is a collection of letters written by Fernando Cortes, a Spanish conquistador, to Emperor Charles V of Spain. The letters were written between 1519 and 1526 and provide a first-hand account of Cortes' conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. The book is divided into five sections, with each section containing one of Cortes' letters. The letters describe Cortes' journey from Spain to Mexico, his encounters with the Aztec people, and the battles he fought to conquer the empire. Cortes also writes about the customs and traditions of the Aztecs, their religion, and their way of life. The book provides a valuable historical account of the conquest of Mexico and sheds light on the motivations and actions of Cortes and his men. It also provides insight into the perspective of the conquistadors and their attitudes towards the indigenous peoples they encountered. Overall, Fernando Cortes: His Five Letters of Relation to the Emperor Charles V 1519-1526 V2 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the conquest of Mexico and the early interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples in the Americas.In Two Volumes.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.