The True History of the Conquest of Mexico

Written by one of the soldiers who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his conquest of Mexico, this book provides a first-hand account of one of the most pivotal moments in world history. With detailed descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and cultural clashes, Bernal Díaz del Castillo's chronicle is both a thrilling adventure story and an important historical document.

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