Hernando Cortes And The Fall Of The Aztecs (Explorers of New Lands)

In 1519, with a small band of a few hundred soldiers, Cortes invaded the mighty Aztec empire. Although the Aztecs greatly outnumbered them, Cortes's men were able to conquer the natives and capture their emperor. The arrival of Cortes in 1519 helped shape Mexico today. Leave none without a wound A reckless youth We shall conquer The conquest begins Moctezuma March to Tenochtitlán The kidnap of Moctezuma Aztec uprising Conquest! I am the man!. Introduces explorer and conquistador Hernaando Cortaes, describing his wild childhood, the rocky start to his career, and his journey to, and battles in, Mexico Introduces explorer and conquistador Hernándo Cortés, describing his wild childhood, the rocky start to his career, and his journey to, and battles in, Mexico