Aztec
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Aztec

A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan

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Aztec

A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan

About this book

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Aztec

 

Nothing remains of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization who called themselves the Mexica, better known to us as the Aztecs. Nothing except for their remarkable story.

 

In this book, we discuss their enigmatic origins and how the Aztecs rose from nomadic tribes to the dominant power in Mesoamerica at an astounding speed. You'll wander the streets of their great capital city of Tenochtitlán, known as "the Venice of the New World" among the Spanish Conquistadors, who spread the term all over Europe. You'll discover the full extent of the city's splendor, visiting its many market stalls, and smelling fresh chocolate and vanilla pods. You'll indulge in a taste of ripe, hand-picked avocados and freshly baked corn tortillas, as you decipher Náhuatl, the language spoken by the 50,000 merchants who visited Tenochtitlán every day.

 

You'll probably wonder how this great city, built in the middle of a lake and isolated by two of Mexico's highest mountains, Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl, could ever be defeated. From the arrival of the first Spaniards in 1519 to the eventual fall of the Aztec empire, we'll talk you through the major battles that eventually led to its fall. We'll uncover lies and deceptions in the alliance with their neighboring cities of Tetzcoco and Tlacopan. We'll also look at the Aztec legacy on the world today: how Tenochtitlán became the basis for the capital of the New World and evolved into today's Mexico City.

 

Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include:

  • The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for Greatness 
  • The Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico Valley 
  • The Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance 
  • The Greatest Aztec Kings and Their Heritage 
  • The Splendor of Tenochtitlán 
  • A Guided Tour Around Tenochtitlán 
  • Rites, Rituals, and Delicious Recipes 
  • The Fall of Tenochtitlán 
  • And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on! 

 

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 – The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for Greatness
  5. Chapter 2 – The Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico Valley
  6. Chapter 3 – The Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance
  7. Chapter 4 – The Greatest Aztec Kings and Their Heritage
  8. Chapter 5 – The Splendor of Tenochtitlán
  9. Chapter 6 - A Guided Tour Around Tenochtitlán
  10. Chapter 7 – Rites, Rituals, and Delicious Recipes
  11. Chapter 8 – The Fall of Tenochtitlán
  12. Conclusion
  13. Bibliography