The History of the Conquest of Mexico

This three-volume work by William H. Prescott details the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish, particularly the actions of Hernán Cortés and the fall of the Aztec empire.

Prescott used primary sources to describe the Aztec civilization and the conquest, avoiding secondary sources due to their bias.

The book is structured as a drama in five acts, or books, and presents a rigorous historical narrative supported by contemporary evidence.

Prescott's work highlights the complexities of the conquest, the cultural and political context of both the Spanish and the Aztecs, and the broader implications of this historical event.