The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Two Empires at Their Apex

Jul 19, 2024
Exploring the downfall of the Aztec empire, Spanish conquest tactics, Cortez's leadership, and the clash of cultures. Analyzing military calculations, Bernal Díaz del Castillo's account, and the merging of indigenous and Spanish cultures in Mexico City. Delving into the relevance of war annihilation in today's geopolitical context.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring Bernal Díaz del Castillo's Account of the Aztec Civilization
03:53 • 15min
3
Analyzing Military Calculations and the Defeat of the Aztecs
19:00 • 2min
4
Spanish Conquistadors' Successful Conquest over the Aztecs
21:00 • 14min
5
Leadership and Events during the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs
34:59 • 4min
6
The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire
38:48 • 20min
7
Analyzing the success and relevance of a book on war annihilation in the current geopolitical context
58:55 • 3min