| Description |
viii, 275 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Summary |
"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 Cortes and Montezuma"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-267) and index. |
| Contents |
The flight of the feathered serpent -- The Spanish invasion -- The flight from Aztlan -- The voyage of Francisco de Cordoba -- 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. |
| Subject |
Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520.
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Cortes, Hernan, 1485-1547.
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Aztecs -- First contact with Europeans.
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Aztecs -- History.
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Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.
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Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration.
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| ISBN |
0786422521 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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9780786422524 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
IG# 0786422521 |
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NLGGC 286148471 |
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YDXCP 2206579 |
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