conquest, 1519-1540

Discusses the end of the Aztec civilization, including the fragile network of their empire, the arrival of the conquistadors, the Spanish advantages in the areas of weaponry and leadership, the role of Montezuma, and the aftermath of the conflict.

A first person account of the downfall of the Aztec Empire led by Moctezuma in the 1500s.

Discusses the mystery surrounding the lost treasure of the Aztec king Montezuma and presents three possible solutions.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries on the Spanish Empire's conquest over the Aztec, Incan, and Mayan people.

An introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Hernando Cort?s, who conquered the Aztec Empire of Mexico.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of explorer Hern?n Cort?s.

Examines the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521 which brought together two cultures that had been developing independently for at least 750 generations.

Tells the stories of Cortes' subjugation of the Aztecs in Mexico and Pizzaro's subjugation of the Incas in Peru.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life and experiences of explorer Hernan Cortes.

Traces the life of the emperor who ruled the Aztec empire in Central America from 1503 to 1520 and discusses the history and culture of the Aztec civilization.