With Cortes The Conqueror

With Cortes The Conqueror is a historical fiction novel written by Virginia Watson. The book follows the story of Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in the 16th century. The novel is set in the early 1500s and provides a detailed account of Cortes' journey to Mexico, his interactions with the Aztecs, and the battles that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire. The story is told from the perspective of a fictional character named Juan, who is a young Spanish soldier and a member of Cortes' army. Juan accompanies Cortes on his journey to Mexico and witnesses the events that unfold. Through Juan's eyes, the reader gets a glimpse into the daily life of the Spanish soldiers, the cultural differences between the Spanish and the Aztecs, and the hardships and dangers they faced during their expedition. The novel is well-researched and provides a vivid description of the historical events and the people involved. It also explores the moral and ethical dilemmas that arose during the conquest, such as the treatment of the Aztec people and the role of religion in the conquest. Overall, With Cortes The Conqueror is a captivating novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico, the Spanish conquest, and the clash of cultures that occurred during this time period.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.