Verdadera historia de los sucesos de la conquista de la Nueva-España (1 de 3)

Verdadera historia de los sucesos de la conquista de la Nueva-España (1 de 3)

Bernal Díaz del Castillo (1496-1584)

Approximate level
C1
Length
130,655 words
Reading time
10 h 53 min
Chapters
112
Language
Spanish
On Project Gutenberg since
2021

This historical account provides a firsthand perspective on the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Written by a soldier who participated in these expeditions, the text reflects the language and style of the sixteenth century. You will encounter archaic vocabulary and complex sentence structures that require careful attention. The narrative focuses on military campaigns and colonial administration during the early exploration of the Americas. It is a challenging read that offers valuable insight into the historical context and the formal Spanish prose of that era.

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Subjects

  • Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540

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