The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the Making of Mexican Culture

Name: The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the Making of Mexican Culture
Brand: McFarland
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By Koch, Peter O.

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Tracing events from the discovery of the New World through the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521, this book discusses the battles between the Spanish explorers and the Aztecs--battles that culminated in the ruin of a civilization. The first half of the work alternates between Aztec and Spanish history, discussing events and motivations on each side as the two cultures expanded toward one another on their way to inevitable conflict. Placing special emphasis on Aztec mythology and religious beliefs, the author explains how the Spanish exploited the Aztecs' own cultural practices to insure the success of their invasion. The gold-and-glory engines driving the Spanish Crown and the actions of contemporary Spanish explorers such as Juan Ponce de Leon and Francisco Cordoba are examined. The concluding chapters give a thorough account of the struggle between Hernan Cortes and the Aztec ruler Montezuma, including the role of other indigenous tribes in the eventual downfall of the empire. The final chapter details the siege of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, and summarizes the ultimate destruction of the Aztec civilization.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 284
Release Date:: 2005-11-01
Publication Date:: 2005-12-02
Publisher:: McFarland
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0786422521
ISBN13:: 9780786422524
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 465 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 17 cm

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