For hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors. Miguel León-Portil

What role did indigenous peoples play in the Spanish conquest of Mexico? Ross Hassig explores this question in Mexico and the Spanish Conquest by incorporating

*Includes pictures of Aztec art, ruins, and more.*Describes daily life for the Aztecs, including their infamous human sacrifice rituals. *Discusses the legends

*Includes pictures of Aztec art, ruins, and more.*Describes daily life for the Aztecs, including their infamous human sacrifice rituals. *Discusses the legends

Originally published in 1897, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Contents include; The function of Latin

How is it possible that in 1521 five-hundred Spanish soldiers defeated the most powerful military force in Middle America? The answer lies not in western firear

Traces the history of how a small group of Spaniards under the leadership of Hernâan Cortâes, a man from a minor noble family, and their Indian allies defeate

"Horizon caravel book." The exciting story of the conquest and destruction of the Aztec civilization by Cortes during 1519-1521. The illustrations are copious a

A definitive study of the ancient Aztec culture, which was defeated by the Spanish, includes accounts of the subsequent conflicts and settlements.

The author describes the advancing civilization of the Aztecs destroyed by Spanish conquest