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388. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Festival of Blood (Part 5)

The Rest Is History

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The Desperate Decisions of Cortez and the Noche Triste

This chapter delves into Cortez's critical decision to eliminate Montezuma during a tense standoff, marking a dramatic shift in the narrative. It sets the scene for an impending chaotic escape from Tenochtitlan, known as the 'noche triste,' while hinting at further developments to come.

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