Bernal Diaz del Castillo (14951584) served under Cortes through the entire Mexican campaign, and his narrative is both an invaluable document and a spectacular epic. Del Castillo saw Cortes sink his own ships (to prevent desertion) as soon as they landed on Mexican soil, and watched Montezuma become a prisoner in his own palace. The immediacy of his voice as translated by renowned scholar A.P. Maudslay reaches across the centuries to invite readers to witness for themselves the horrors and wonders of the initial, apocalyptic clash between two great civilizations.

About the Author
Bernal Diaz del Castillo fought in over one hundred battles against Mexico. His account of the conquest is one of only four firsthand accounts.


Book Information
ISBN 9780306813191
Author Bernal Del Castillo
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 622g
Dimensions(mm) 139mm * 215mm * 31mm