The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the making of Mexican culture
By: Peter O. Koch.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
Subjects: Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, ca. 1480-1520.; Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547.; Aztecs -- First contact with Europeans.; Aztecs -- History.; Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.; Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration.
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The flight of the feathered serpent; title: The Spanish invasion; title: The flight from Aztlán; title: The voyage of Francisco de Córdoba; title: A stone rising from the water; title: The Grijalva expedition; title: The road to empire; title: In search of fame and fortune; title: Divine dedication; title: Tales of the bearded men; title: The empire that was Montezuma's; title: Native alliances; title: The long road to Tlaxcala; title: The massacre at Cholula; title: Into the realm of enchantment; title: The reins of power; title: The struggle for control of Mexico; title: The rage of the sun god; title: La noche triste; title: A foregone conclusion.