The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance is a historical novel written by Robert Montgomery Bird. The story is set in the 16th century and depicts the fall of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. The protagonist of the story is a Spanish conquistador named Hernando de Soto, who is sent by the Spanish crown to conquer Mexico. De Soto is portrayed as a complex character, torn between his loyalty to Spain and his growing admiration for the Aztec civilization...
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