Saga of Western Man

Duration: 12:00

Creator: McGraw Hill Text Films

Color: color

Description: Describes Cortez landing in Mexico in 1519 and how 500 Spaniards conquered an empire of 14 million people. Portrays the epic clash between Cortez and Montezuma. Emphasizes Spanish expansion in the New World, Spain as a colonial empire, and the cultural heritage of modern Mexico.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)