Hernán Cortés published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Letters from Hernán Cortés to Charles V (1520). The best-known is Five Letters, 1519-1526 (1524).
Updated September 2026
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Five Letters, 1519-1526
Hernán Cortés's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Letters from Hernán Cortés to Charles V (1520)
Non-fiction in order
Five Letters, 1519-1526 (1524)
About Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés, 1st Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca was a Spanish conquistador, military commander, explorer, captain general, and writer who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century. Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish explorers and conquistadors who began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
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Hernán Cortés FAQ
- How many books has Hernán Cortés written?
- Hernán Cortés published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hernán Cortés's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Five Letters, 1519-1526.
- What is Hernán Cortés's last book?
- Five Letters, 1519-1526 (1524).
- What is Hernán Cortés's most famous book?
- Five Letters, 1519-1526 (1524) is Hernán Cortés's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.