I purchased the same book off of ebay and I definitely enjoyed reading Bernal’s first-hand account.
If you enjoy first-hand historical writings - as I do, then I would highly recommend reading this book.
Fascinating stuff. Unbelievable how a Cortez took a small group of conquistadors and was able to subdue the Aztec empire of Montezuma. Of course, he couldnt have done it without the help of neighboring groups who hated the Aztecs and also with a lot of deceit & trickery.
I got the book for 1$ at the library. The library has a room stocked with discards and donations. I read a lot and get books there. It has led me to areas I would not have considered and I am much the better for it. I read no fiction any more. just history and historical fiction. I have read about the Gulf War in books by each of the commanders participating, and I have read about the CIA from the viewpoints of 5 different men who were involved directly and peripherally between inception and near present That set has given me insight into the causes and conduct of the Vietnam War among other things.