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EPISODE 21 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 2): The Dogs of War

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Cortes and the Totonacs: Clash of Cultures

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between Spanish conquistador Cortes and the Totonac people, highlighting strategic alliances, cultural tensions, and religious conflicts. It also examines Cortes's political maneuvers to maintain power amidst rising dissent and the brutal consequences of mutiny within his ranks.

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