Francisco Coronado

HernanCortes parte rumbo al Yucatan con la mision de auxiliar a la expedicion de Juan Grijalva que enviara el gobernadorde Cuba, Diego Velazquez, y de la cual no se habia vuelto a tener noticia. Noobstante, poco antes de la partida, el gobernador decide desposeerle del mando, pero Cortes consigue hacerse a lamar, y luego de vicisitudes sin cuento, se adentra en ignotos territorios dominados por los indios mexicas, cuyo emperador, Moctezuma, rige susvastos dominios desde la ciudad de Tenochtitlan.En un principio, Moctezuma cree saber queHernan Cortes es la encarnacion del diosQuetzalcoatl, "La ...

Through innovation and imagination, savvy entrepreneur Richard King became a towering figure in the Texas cattle industry. The King Ranch, which continues to flourish today, is a symbol of his enduring legacy.

Ponte las gafas 3D y disfruta de las asombrosas imágenes que encontrarás en el interior de este libro. ¡Creerás que estás en el espacio!

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...