This book is a definitive account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, written by the Spanish historian Antonio de Solís. It provides a detailed chronicle of the events leading up to the conquest, the battles and skirmishes that ensued, and the aftermath of the conquest. The book is based on extensive research and first-hand accounts of the events, and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social life of Mexico at the time. This new English translation makes this important historical work accessible to a wider audience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.