The Conquest of New Spain - Paperback

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by Bernal Díaz del Castillo

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by Bernal Díaz del Castillo (Author), John M. Cohen (Translator), John M. Cohen (Introduction by)

A first-person account of the overthrow of Montezuma's doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes

Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a soldier under Cortes, presents a fascinatingly detailed description of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520. In this vivid, powerful and absorbing account of one of the most startling military episodes in history, he details their amazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold and other treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, and their regrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author Biography

Spanish historian Bernal Diaz del Castillo (c.1492-1584) was a soldier in the army of the conquistador Cortes in the attack on the Aztecs.

J M Cohen translated widely from French and Spanish, including for Penguin Classics Montaigne's Essays and Cervantes' Don Quixote.

Number of Pages: 416

Dimensions: 0.99 x 7.76 x 5.08 IN

Publication Date: August 30, 1963

ISBN	9780140441239
Author	Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher	Penguin Classics
Genre	History
Format	Paperback
Published	August 1963
Language	ENG- English
Pages	416
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print