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Author Koch, Peter O., 1953-

Title The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the making of Mexican culture / Peter O. Koch.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
©2006

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  F1219.73 .K63 2006    Available  ---
Description viii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 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 Cortés and Montezuma"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-267) and index.
Contents 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.
Subject Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520.
Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520.
Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547.
Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547.
Aztecs -- First contact with other peoples.
Aztecs -- First contact with other peoples.
Aztecs -- History.
Aztecs.
History.
Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.
Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration.
Spain.
Colonies.
America.
Administration.
ISBN 0786422521 softcover alkaline paper
9780786422524 softcover alkaline paper