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Hernán Cortés made his mark on the history of Spain, but also more broadly on the history of Europe. Ambitious and resilient, but also reckless, cruel and prepared to do anything for glory, Cortés inspired a handful of men to follow his orders so they could achieve the seemingly impossible task of challenging the Aztec forces and their empire.

These resources aim to help teachers discuss Cortés in a broader context, and to look at the complex cultural situation that enabled what followed: the fall of the Aztec Empire.