Hernán Cortés

Hernán Cortés has been one of the most controversial characters in history, praised and hated in equal measure. He led the expedition that marked the end of the Mexica state and began the conquest of Mexico. His next priority was the exploration of the Pacific Ocean and he sought a strait that would facilitate trade between Europe and Asia. Cortés was a triumphant in his day as he achieved what all the conquerors unsuccessfully yearned for: honor and fortune for his lineage. Esteban Mira Caballos, a historian specialized in the relations between Spain and America in the 16th century, with this necessary biography sheds new light on the character using a modern methodology and incorporating the contributions of research from recent years, while responding to the questions from a reader of our time about a character that has not ceased to interest over five centuries.