conquest, 1519-1540

A young Spanish seminarian who the Mayas believe is their powerful god, Kukulcn, witnesses the coming of Corts and the capture of the magnificent Aztec city, Tenochtitlan.

Explains how the battle at the city of Tenochtitlan between Hernan Cortes and his men and Montezuma and the Aztecs was the key to the control of the Valley of Mexico and the Aztec empire.

The story of Cortes' life and his conquering of the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1519-1520 which won Mexico for Spain.

A detailed biography of Montezuma, the emperor of the Aztec world prior to the Spanish conquest during the sixteenth century describing his life, control over his people, defeat by Hernando Cortez in 1519, and impact on the history of Mexico.

A brief biography of the sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador, focusing on his role in the invasion and destruction of the Aztec civilization in Mexico.

Introduces the life of Hern?n Cort?s, the Spanish explorer who discovered Baja California and explored the Pacific coast of Mexico, but who is best remembered for conquering the Aztec Empire.

Follows Jesuit seminarian Julian Escobar in the New World as he witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas by Spanish conquerers.

When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cort?s, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cort?s destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cort?s's thirst for conquest is all too human. He is willing to destroy anyone, even his own men, even their own love.Throughout Mexican history, Malinalli has been reviled for her betrayal of the Indian people. However, recent historical research has shown that her role was much more complex; she was the mediator between two cultures, Hispanic and Native American, and two languages, Spanish and N?huatl.Bursting with lyricism and vivid imagery, Malinche finally unveils the truth behind this legendary love affair.

Relates the story of the Aztec Empire's defeat by the Spanish army at the hand of Hernan Cortes.

Discusses the life of Hernando Cortes and how his actions as conqueror of Mexico affected the course of history.