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

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The dealings of the Spanish explorers and the Aztecs, culminating in the ruin of a civilization, are traced here. Aztec mythology is addressed, explaining 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 Spaniards such as Ponce de Leon, Cordoba and Cortes are examined.