Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973-

Hern�ando Cort�es and the fall of the Aztecs / Rachel A. Koestler-Grack. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House, c2006. - xvii, 158 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Explorers of new lands .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-149) and index.

Leave none without a wound -- A reckless youth -- We shall conquer -- The conquest begins -- Cortez meets Moctezuma -- March to Tenochtitl�an -- The kidnap of Moctezuma -- Aztec uprising -- Conquest! -- "I am the man!"?.

Examines the life of Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes, discussing his youth, his leadership during the conquest of the Aztec Empires, and his later years.

5.4 5-8 Follett Library Resources

0791086097

2005007541


Cort�es, Hernando, 1485-1547.


Conquerors--Biography.
Explorers--Mexico--Biography.
Explorers--Spain--Biography.


Mexico--History.
Mexico--Exploration.

F1230.C35 / K64 2006

972/.02/092 972/.02/092 B