A Journey with Hernán Cortés
| Author | : Lisa L. Owens |
| Publisher | : Lerner Publications ™ |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2017-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781512472639 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1512472638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (638 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Journey with Hernán Cortés written by Lisa L. Owens and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.