Hernán Cortés' Letters

Hernán Cortés' Letters are a series of written reports he sent to Spain, describing his conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 1500s. These letters detail his encounters with the Aztec ruler, the strategies used to defeat them, and the wealth gained from the conquest. They provide valuable firsthand accounts of the events, society, and politics of the time, while also serving to justify Cortés’ actions and secure support from the Spanish crown. Overall, they are important historical documents that offer insight into early European exploration and colonization in the Americas.