Bernal Diaz Del Castillo

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Soldier of fortune and 16th century Spanish conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo is best known today for his first-hand accounts of Spain's expeditions to the New World. The son of a prominent regidor of Medina del Campo, Diaz del Castillo left home in 1514 at age eighteen to join his first expedition to the New World, that of Pedrarias Davila. This expedition would be the largest of all the Spanish expeditions with nineteen vessels and over fifteen hundred people. Despite the fact that the expedition suffered massive famine and epidemic, killing more than half of the voyagers, Diaz del Castillo was deterred in his ambition for adventure, wealth, and glory. Diaz del Castillo would join subsequent journeys to the Yucatan in 1517 as part of the Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba expedition, in 1518 as part of the Juan de Grijalva expedition, and finally in 1518 as part of the Hernan Cortes expedition. Written fifty years after these voyages to Mexico, "The True History of the Conquest of New Spain" describes the diverse native peoples that the Spanish encountered there and the numerous battles of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire. In contrast to the first-hand accounts of Bartolome de las Casas, Diaz del Castillo's account seeks to portray the conquistadors in a more favorable light, emphasizing their humanity, honesty, and intent of bringing Christianity to the New World. Contained here in this volume is the unabridged translation of John Ingram Lockhart. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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The Memoirs Of The Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo V2 is a historical account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, written by Bernal Diaz Del Castillo. This book is the second volume of a two-part series, detailing Diaz's experiences as a soldier and participant in the campaign led by Hernan Cortes. The book provides a firsthand account of the events that took place during the conquest, including the encounters with the Aztec empire and the battles that were fought. Diaz's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the culture of Mexico at the time. In addition to the historical events, the book also provides insight into the mindset of the conquistadors and their motivations for undertaking such a dangerous and risky mission. Diaz's account is both informative and entertaining, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Americas. Overall, The Memoirs Of The Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo V2 is a fascinating and insightful look into one of the most significant events in world history. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1844 Edition. Containing A True And Full Account Of The Discovery And Conquest Of Mexico And New Spain. 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.

Ideally suited for use in swift-moving surveys of World, Atlantic, and Latin American history, this abridgment of Ted Humphrey and Janet Burke's 2012 translation of the True History provides key excerpts from Diaz's text and concise summaries of omitted passages. Included in this edition is a new preface outlining the social, economic, and political forces that motivated the European discovery of the New World.