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1 online resource (xvii, 114 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps |
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Military profiles |
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Military profiles.
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The rise of empire -- "There was dread in the world" -- Arrow wars and flower wars -- Omens of the end of the world -- The meeting of two worlds -- The taming of Motecuhzoma -- "He had survived his honor" -- The dusk of empire |
| Summary |
"Montezuma (ca. 1466-1520) ascended to the Aztec throne on the basis of a successful military record and his reputation for piety. As Peter G. Tsouras demonstrates, almost immediately Montezuma transformed himself from a man of good judgment to a pitiless autocrat. He killed indiscriminately in his own empire and waged wars of conquest against his neighbors. In 1519, Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico at the head of a Spanish expedition. Montezuma believed the invaders to be gods fulfilling the prophecy of the god Quetzalcoatl's return. He failed to resist and cautiously offered gifts. As a result, Cortes and the conquistadors marched on the capital. Almost gladly, the monarch surrendered his power, wealth, and even the sovereignty of his people. He became a puppet of the Spaniards and finally aligned himself with Cortes in battle against his own people. When the emperor's brother at last led an uprising, the ungrateful Spaniards killed Montezuma." |
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"Against the backdrop of ancient Mexico's rich cultural heritage, Tsouras captures the tragedy that befell Mexico during Montezuma's reign, simultaneously placing Aztec civilization and history in the context of world history."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-105) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520.
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Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520
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Montezuma II, Emperor of Mexico, approximately 1480-1520 fast |
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Aztecs -- History -- 16th century
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Aztecs -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
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HISTORY.
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Aztecs
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Aztecs -- Kings and rulers
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Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85084574
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Mexico
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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History
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781435610507 |
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1435610504 |
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9781612340654 |
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1612340652 |
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