The Lives Of Hernando Cortes, The Discoverer Of Mexico, And Francisco Pizarro, The Conqueror Of Peru (1839) - Paperback

The Lives Of Hernando Cortes, The Discoverer Of Mexico, And Francisco Pizarro, The Conqueror Of Peru is a historical book written by Benjamin H. Greene and published in 1839. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of two of the most significant figures in the history of Spanish conquests in the New World. The first part of the book focuses on Hernando Cortes, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of New Spain. The author describes Cortes' early life, his expedition to Mexico, his interactions with the Aztecs, and his subsequent role in the colonization of the region. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Cortes' actions and his legacy in Mexican history.The second part of the book is dedicated to Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire and founded the city of Lima. The author provides a detailed account of Pizarro's early life, his expedition to South America, his interactions with the Incas, and his subsequent role in the colonization of Peru. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Pizarro's actions and his legacy in Peruvian history.Overall, The Lives Of Hernando Cortes, The Discoverer Of Mexico, And Francisco Pizarro, The Conqueror Of Peru is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed insight into the lives and achievements of two of the most significant figures in Spanish colonial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.