Hernán Cortès |
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| Author:
| January, Brendan |
| Series title: | Groundbreakers: Explorers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4034-0479-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2002 |
| Publisher: | Heinemann-Raintree
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| Imprint: | NA-h |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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What did Hernán Cortès hope to find when he explored Mexico? Why did he decide to destroy Tenochtitlán? How did his journey shape the future of Mexico? Follow the life of Hernán Cortès from his childhood in Spain, to his travels to the New World, to his rule over Mexico. Find out how his legacy was felt in Mexico for centuries after his death.
What did Hernán Cortès hope to find when he explored Mexico? Why did he decide to destroy Tenochtitlán? How did his journey shape the future of Mexico? Follow the life of Hernán Cortès from his childhood in Spain, to his travels to the New World, to his rule over Mexico. Find out how his legacy was felt in Mexico for centuries after his death.