The Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the Making of Mexican CultureMcFarland, 2015年1月9日 - 283 頁 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. |
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Two The Spanish Invasion | 21 |
Three The Flight from Aztlán | 32 |
Four The Voyage of Francisco de Córdoba | 48 |
Five A Stone Rising from the Water | 57 |
Six The Grijalva Expedition | 72 |
Seven The Road to Empire | 84 |
Thirteen The Long Road to Tlaxcala | 163 |
Fourteen The Massacre at Cholula | 177 |
Fifteen Into the Realm of Enchantment | 185 |
Sixteen The Reins of Power | 202 |
Seventeen The Struggle for Control of Mexico | 214 |
Eighteen The Rage of the Sun God | 229 |
Nineteen La Noche Triste | 237 |
Twenty A Foregone Conclusion | 251 |
Eight In Search of Fame and Fortune | 99 |
Nine Divine Dedication | 109 |
Ten Tales of the Bearded Men | 119 |
Eleven The Empire That Was Montezumas | 133 |
Twelve Native Alliances | 149 |
Chapter Notes | 263 |
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