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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.

By Bernal DĂ­az del Castillo

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness a soldier's raw account of conquest in Mexico, where alliances and brutal battles shaped a nation's destiny.

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2010-05-21
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Summary

"The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2)" by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, recounts the continuation of the Spanish conquest of Mexico through the eyes of a soldier. Starting with the march to Tezcuco, the narrative highlights Cortés’ military strategies and the forging of alliances with local groups like the Tlascallans and Tezcucans. Battles, the seizing of towns, and constant conflict vividly show the clash between the Spanish and the Mexican people as the conquistadors pushed forward into new lands.

About the Author

Bernal Díaz del Castillo was a Spanish conquistador who participated as a soldier in the conquest of the Aztec Empire under Hernán Cortés and late in his life wrote an account of the events. As an experienced soldier of fortune, he had already participated in expeditions to Tierra Firme, Cuba, and to Yucatán before joining Cortés.

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