
Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs (Camilla Townsend)
The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
Reflections on the Brutality of Cortez and the Justification of Violence
Reflecting on the violence and suffering inflicted during the conquest of the Aztec empire, the chapter explores the justification of such actions in the pursuit of God, gold, and glory, while questioning the balance between good and evil and the cost of societal renewal.
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