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387. The Fall of the Aztecs: Prisoners of Montezuma (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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Arrival in Tenochtitlan: Overwhelmed by Grandeur

The chapter explores the uncertainty surrounding the arrival of Cortez and his adventurers in Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. It discusses the layout and organization of the city, highlighting its uniqueness compared to European cities. The chapter also delves into the cultural shock experienced by the Spaniards as they encounter the grandeur and strangeness of the Aztec civilization.

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