Serrano, Francisco

Examines the life and legacy of Princess Malinali, a Nahuatl princess from the coast lands of Tabasco who used her knowledge of Maya, Nahuatl, and Spanish languages to act as an interpreter when her kingdom was at war with the Aztec Empire.

Examines the life of Nezahualc?yotl, who ruled the Mexican kingdom of Tezcoco in the fifteenth century, his struggle to claim the throne, and his cultural achievements. Includes selections from his poetry.