Hernan Cortes The Life of a Spanish Conquistador

Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series, developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From the content areas of American history, European history, and ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs, struggles, and accomplishments of these key historical figures. Each title in the series includes historical background text, maps, primary source images, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students, teachers, and librarians alike. Adventurous explorer or ruthless imperialist? In 1519, Spanish conquistador HernC!n CortC)s led a daring expedition to the heart of the Aztec Empire, in what is now central and southern Mexico. Within two years, this highly advanced civilization had fallen to the might of CortC)s's Spanish conquerors, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Aztecs. This engaging title explores two cultures inconflict--"and the personality of a man driven by both insatiable greed and service to his country.Gaff, Jackie is the author of 'Hernan Cortes The Life of a Spanish Conquistador', published 2005 under ISBN 9781404202443 and ISBN 1404202447.