Written by one of the soldiers who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his conquest of Mexico, this book provides a first-hand account of one of the most pivotal moments in world history. With detailed descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and cultural clashes, Bernal Díaz del Castillo's chronicle is both a thrilling adventure story and an important historical document. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.