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Hernan Cortes: A Life from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable life of Hernan Cortes... Free BONUS Inside! Hernán Cortés, the famed Spanish conquistador, had always dreamed of becoming the next Christopher Columbus. Little did he suspect that he would surpass his hero as he settled various islands and marched into the heart of Mexico to conquer the Aztec empire for Spain. Cortés discovered more gold and riches than could be imagined in the New World, but greed soon became his driving passion. He killed his own men and thousands of native Americans in his quest for more. Although Cortés brought the mighty Montezuma II to his knees, even the king of Spain was unhappy with his cruelty. When Cortés demanded to be named governor of his settlement in New Spain, the king refused. At the time of his death, Cortés was wealthy but alone and forgotten. He had conquered the New World but had been defeated by his own avarice. Discover a plethora of topics such as Dreams of Gold and a New World Wealth, Imprisonment, and a Wife in Cuba The Mighty Montezuma Pitting Native Against Native The Massacre at Cholula The Fall of the Aztec Empire And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Hernan Cortes, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
44 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2020
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May 26, 2022
Published by Hourly History in 2020.
I am an avid reader of history, but I have areas of weakness that I am perfectly willing to shore up a bit, but I don't want to invest a ton of time. I want to know a bit more, not become an expert. The history of the Spanish conquest of the New World is just one of those areas for me. I know more than most people, but I can see the glaringly empty areas of my own ignorance.
Cortés is, of course, the Spanish conquistador that pretty much invented the idea of being a Spanish conquistador. Conquistador means "conqueror" in Spanish and Cortés pretty much perfected the concept when he conquered the Aztec Empire from 1519-1521.
I am not going to attempt a defense of Cortés' motives or techniques, but it was literally one of the most amazing conquests in history.
What this history does well is give a brief synopsis of the conquests in a straight narrative history. There's not a lot of analysis and certainly not much information on the native Mexican groups - not even the Aztecs themselves.
This is exactly the sort of biography that someone who hates history might pick to read because it is not an intimidating length and it is not written in highfalutin language.
There is nothing in this biography that is inaccurate, just a matter of what the Hourly History people decided to highlight and emphasize.
I rate this kindle book 3 stars out of 5. Not bad, for what it is. Nowhere near a complete biography, but a solid place to start.
https://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/2022...
I am an avid reader of history, but I have areas of weakness that I am perfectly willing to shore up a bit, but I don't want to invest a ton of time. I want to know a bit more, not become an expert. The history of the Spanish conquest of the New World is just one of those areas for me. I know more than most people, but I can see the glaringly empty areas of my own ignorance.
Cortés is, of course, the Spanish conquistador that pretty much invented the idea of being a Spanish conquistador. Conquistador means "conqueror" in Spanish and Cortés pretty much perfected the concept when he conquered the Aztec Empire from 1519-1521.
I am not going to attempt a defense of Cortés' motives or techniques, but it was literally one of the most amazing conquests in history.
What this history does well is give a brief synopsis of the conquests in a straight narrative history. There's not a lot of analysis and certainly not much information on the native Mexican groups - not even the Aztecs themselves.
This is exactly the sort of biography that someone who hates history might pick to read because it is not an intimidating length and it is not written in highfalutin language.
There is nothing in this biography that is inaccurate, just a matter of what the Hourly History people decided to highlight and emphasize.
I rate this kindle book 3 stars out of 5. Not bad, for what it is. Nowhere near a complete biography, but a solid place to start.
https://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/2022...
August 20, 2020
Mr Greed
I have read so many accounts of Cortes’ conquest of Mexico that one never knows which to believe. This is the that he needed to make two attacks on the city.
This account gave more details of the other tribes and their loyalties.
I have read so many accounts of Cortes’ conquest of Mexico that one never knows which to believe. This is the that he needed to make two attacks on the city.
This account gave more details of the other tribes and their loyalties.
May 10, 2021
Hernan Cortes lived a life of greed. From childhood, all he wanted was to rule. When his father allowed him to join a voyage to the New World, he was more than happy. No one ever knew what was the future of this young and ambitious man.
This book provides a brief overview of his life, voyages, and conquests. I would've rated this book 5 stars, but very little was written about his childhood.
This book provides a brief overview of his life, voyages, and conquests. I would've rated this book 5 stars, but very little was written about his childhood.
August 21, 2020
Interesting short story of Hernan Cortes.
Excellent reading, from young man to finally grown leader of his army of Spaniards, and his conquests of Mexico and his throat for power and gold.
Excellent reading, from young man to finally grown leader of his army of Spaniards, and his conquests of Mexico and his throat for power and gold.
November 3, 2020
Bastante bien para conocer más de este personaje tan relevante en la historia de España. Una pena que no seamos anglosajones, de ser así Hernán Cortés tendría una serie de televisión, películas y demás parafernalia para mantener su memoria presente.
August 20, 2020
Good synopsis of this period.
August 26, 2020
I’m not an expert on Cortes but this short intro seemed accurate.
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September 14, 2020Fast paced facts.
Four stars for moving quickly and seemlessly through each milestone. This book put facts to names I knew, and also showed cruelty to people has continued.
Four stars for moving quickly and seemlessly through each milestone. This book put facts to names I knew, and also showed cruelty to people has continued.
October 6, 2020
What, no chocolate?
A good brief history of Cortes and his conquest of the Aztecs. Outside of this book I only know him as the man who brought cocoa to Europe
A good brief history of Cortes and his conquest of the Aztecs. Outside of this book I only know him as the man who brought cocoa to Europe
December 19, 2020
Good quick read
I got basically what I wanted in 1 hour. As expected and an easy read. Glad I got it for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
I got basically what I wanted in 1 hour. As expected and an easy read. Glad I got it for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
March 2, 2021
Good summary of a very unlikeable man.
December 12, 2021
Nasty and greedy.
September 4, 2022
Just wanted a quick refresher. Such a brutal man. 9/22
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