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The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the making of Mexican culture
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"This book discusses the battles between the Spanish explorers and the Aztecs--battles that culminated in the ruin of a civilization. Alternating between Aztec and Spanish history, it discusses eve...
"This book discusses the battles between the Spanish explorers and the Aztecs--battles that culminated in the ruin of a civilization. Alternating between Aztec and Spanish history, it discusses events and motivations on each side and includes a thorough account of the struggle between Cortés and Montezuma"--Provided by publisher.
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- Creator
- Peter O. Koch
- Other Title
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- Aztecs, Conquistadors, and Mexican culture
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- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
- ©2006
- Physical Details
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- viii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- ISBNs
- 9780786422524, 0786422521
- OCLC
- ocm61362780
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-267) and index.
- The flight of the feathered serpent -- The Spanish invasion -- The flight from Aztlán -- The voyage of Francisco de Córdoba -- A stone rising from the water -- The Grijalva expedition -- The road to empire -- In search of fame and fortune -- Divine dedication -- Tales of the bearded men -- The empire that was Montezuma's -- Native alliances -- The long road to Tlaxcala -- The massacre at Cholula -- Into the realm of enchantment -- The reins of power -- The struggle for control of Mexico -- The rage of the sun god -- La noche triste -- A foregone conclusion