Hernando Cortes and the Fall of the Aztecs |
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Author:
| Koestler-Grack, Rachel A. Goetzmann, William H. |
Series title: | Explorers of New Lands Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4381-0243-6 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1519, with a small band of a few hundred soldiers, Cortes invaded the mighty Aztec empire. Although the Aztecs greatly outnumbered them, Cortes's men were able to conquer the natives and capture their emperor. The arrival of Cortes in 1519 helped shape
In 1519, with a small band of a few hundred soldiers, Cortes invaded the mighty Aztec empire. Although the Aztecs greatly outnumbered them, Cortes's men were able to conquer the natives and capture their emperor. The arrival of Cortes in 1519 helped shape