"The combination of Díaz del Castillo's fluid narrative and the insightful essays makes for a fascinating read and not only a greater understanding of history, but also a glimpse of how individual human concerns affect the way stories are told."—ForeWord Magazine
"...a welcome addition to the published primary sources on colonial history."—The Catholic Historical Review
"...a welcome addition as a teaching manual and scholarly resource, providing up-to-date and succinct contributions on Aztec and Spanish cultures to supplement Bernal Díaz's classic text."—Journal of World History
"This volume is an important contribution to the growing body of post-modern literature focusing on Spanish colonialism."—SMRC Revista