Spanish forces push deeper into Mexico from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
The Spanish forces, undeterred by the setbacks experienced during their initial forays into Mexico, continued to press further into the heart of the Aztec empire. Led by the fearless Hernan Cortes, they displayed a tenacity and determination that would come to define their conquest of this new land. As they advanced, the Spanish encountered fierce resistance from the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Tribal warriors, armed with primitive weapons and fighting with a ferocity born of desperation, sought to repel the invaders and protect their way of life. However, they were no match for the superior tactics and weaponry of the Spanish forces. Despite facing overwhelming odds, Cortes and his men pressed on, driven by a combination of greed, religious zeal, and the desire for glory. They were fueled by the promise of riches and power that the fabled cities of gold, such as Tenochtitlan, were said to offer. This hunger for wealth and conquest pushed them ever deeper into the heart of enemy territory...
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