The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) : Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Díaz del Castillo, Bernal, 1496-1584

Contributor:

Lockhart, John Ingram

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2)" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a true and detailed narrative of the exploration and conquest of Mexico and New Spain from the perspective of Bernal Díaz del Castillo, who was a soldier under Hernán Cortés. The book offers valuable insights into the experiences and observations of the conquistadors during their tumultuous journey, showcasing both their challenges and their victories. The opening of the second volume details the continuation of Cortés' campaign against the Mexicans, beginning with the march towards Tezcuco. Díaz vividly recounts the military preparations and the strategic maneuvers employed by Cortés and his troops, including alliances formed with local allies such as the Tlascallans and Tezcucans. He describes encounters with the Mexicans, their resistance, and the treacherous terrain that the Spaniards navigated. Key elements include the capture of towns, the establishment of alliances, and skirmishes leading to significant battles, all contributing to the narrative of conquest and highlighting the tension between the indigenous populations and the Spanish forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historia_verdadera_de_la_conquista_de_la_Nueva_Espa%C3%B1a

Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-05-21