An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Bernal Diaz
2 books referenced
Books by Bernal Diaz
The True History of the Conquest of New Spain
Referenced in 1 episode
386. The Fall of the Aztecs: The City of Gold (Part 3)
November 09, 2023
Context:
Described as 'our best Spanish source' for the conquest - this is Bernal Diaz's memoir of the conquest, referenced multiple times throughout for eyewitness accounts
The Conquest of New Spain
Referenced in 1 episode
384. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
November 06, 2023
Context:
Referenced as 'one of the great conquistador narratives' - Bernal Diaz's account of the conquest, from which the hosts quote his comparison of Tenochtitlan to fantastical castles from Amadis