Hernan Cortes leading Spanish conquest from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador, was the driving force behind the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. With a small army of men, Cortes set out to conquer the powerful Aztec Empire, led by Emperor Montezuma. Despite being vastly outnumbered and facing numerous challenges, Cortes was determined to succeed in his mission. Cortes and his men arrived on the shores of Mexico in 1519, landing at the city of Veracruz. From there, they began their march towards the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, facing resistance from various indigenous tribes along the way. Despite these obstacles, Cortes was able to forge alliances with some of these tribes, gaining valuable support for his campaign. As Cortes and his army approached Tenochtitlan, they were met by Emperor Montezuma himself, who welcomed them into the city. However, ...
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