The Autobiography of Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo (eBook)

Bernal Díaz del Castillo (Autor)

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2021
1101 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406637972-8 (EAN)

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Bernal Díaz del Castillo's 'The Autobiography of Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo' is a gripping firsthand account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Written in a straightforward and detailed style, the book provides a unique perspective on the events and characters involved in one of history's most significant conquests. Castillo's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, alliances, and encounters with indigenous peoples, offering valuable insights into the mindset of a conquistador. This literary work stands out for its combination of historical accuracy and personal reflections, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The Autobiography of Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas and the impact of European colonization. Castillo's personal experiences and observations provide a...

Autor

Bernal Díaz del Castillo (1496-1584) was a Spanish conquistador, who participated as a soldier in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés and late in his life wrote an account of the events. As an experienced soldier of fortune, he participated in expeditions to Tierra Firme, Cuba, and to Yucatán before joining Cortés. In his later years he was an encomendero and governor in Guatemala where he wrote his memoirs called The True History of the Conquest of New Spain.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.5.2021
• Übersetzer: John Ingram Lockhart
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Aztec Empire • Born in Blood and Fire • colonial conquest • Expat Secrets • Fall of Moctezuma • Fifth Sun • fingerprints of the Gods • First person narrative • Historical memoir • In the Heart of the Sea • Mexican expeditions • Military adventurer • new world exploration • Open Veins of Latin America • Spanish conquest • spanish conquistador • The Jakarta Method • The Lost City of the Monkey God • The Mexican Revolution • The Path Between the Seas