In 1504 Hernán Cortés left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his conquest of the Aztec Empire. How can we learn more about Cortés, his conquest, and the Aztec culture he tried to destroy? We have letters, maps, and journals written by Cortés and those who traveled with him. We also have Aztec artifacts and the stories of those he conquered. Follow Cortés on his expedition through Mexico and explore primary sources from his time to learn more.
In 1504 Hernán Cortés left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his conquest of the Aztec Empire. How can we learn more about Cortés, his conquest, and the Aztec culture he tried to destroy? We have letters, maps, and journals written by Cortés and those who traveled with him. We also have Aztec artifacts and the stories of those he conquered. Follow Cortés on his expedition through Mexico and explore primary sources from his time to learn more.
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
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A Journey with Hernán Cortés
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781512472639 |
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| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 08/01/2017 |
| Series: | Primary Source Explorers |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 40 |
| File size: | 39 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
| Age Range: | 9 - 10 Years |