Conquest of New Spain

Written in 1568, 'The True History of the Conquest of New Spain' is Bernal Díaz del Castillo's eyewitness narrative of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.

The book details his participation in the expeditions led by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, Juan de Grijalva, and Hernán Cortés.

Díaz del Castillo wrote this account to counter the histories of other chroniclers, emphasizing the roles and humanity of the common soldiers involved in the conquest.

The narrative covers key events, including the battles, the surrender of Mexico City, and the interactions with native peoples, providing a unique perspective on the early Spanish colonization of Mesoamerica.