A retelling of the Aztec legend of Malinali, a high-born Mexican heiress who was sold into slavery as a child and met the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes.
Describes the discovery of the new world, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and Spanish settlement of other areas.
Discusses the history of the southwestern region of the United States from the sixteenth century to the Mexican War, examining the interactions between the Spanish, Indians, and American pioneers.
Identifies and explains the similarities and differences between the empires built by Spain and Britain in the Americas, describing their process of colonization, colonial societies, distinctive styles of imperial government, and independence movements against them.