Cortes' leadership and strategy in conquest from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
Cortes' leadership during the conquest of Mexico was marked by a combination of strategic planning, bold decision-making, and charismatic influence over his men. From the very beginning of the expedition, he demonstrated his ability to inspire loyalty and unity among his followers, despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. One of Cortes' key strategies was his adeptness at forming alliances with local indigenous groups who were discontent with the rule of the Aztec Empire. By leveraging these alliances, Cortes was able to gather valuable intelligence, acquire local support, and ultimately weaken the strength of his primary adversary, the Aztecs. Furthermore, Cortes displayed remarkable adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity....
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