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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Koch, Peter O., 1953- Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the making of Mexican culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006 (OCoLC)607121502 Online version: Koch, Peter O., 1953- Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the making of Mexican culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006 (OCoLC)607665211 |
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| Named Person: | Montezuma, Emperor of Mexico; Hernán Cortés |
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Peter O Koch |
| ISBN: | 0786422521 9780786422524 |
| OCLC Number: | 61362780 |
| Description: | viii, 275 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| 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. |
| Responsibility: | Peter O. Koch. |
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Abstract:
"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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Related Subjects:(11)
- Montezuma -- II, -- Emperor of Mexico, -- approximately 1480-1520.
- Cortés, Hernán, -- 1485-1547.
- Aztecs -- First contact with Europeans.
- Aztecs -- History.
- Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.
- Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration.
- Kolonialismus.
- Eroberung.
- Mexiko.
- Azteken.
- Spanier.
