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385. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Woman Who Changed The World (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Negotiations, Gifts, and Demonstrations

But of course, someone needs to explain the Swedes' hatred of the French to the alien./nMelin Cé plays a crucial role in dealmaking and relaying offers./nMelin Cé sees the Spaniards as an opportunity for vengeance on the Mexica and believes they can fulfill her desired role./nThe conflict is not solely between Cortez and the Aztecs, but also involves other native peoples./nCortez disobeys Velazquez's orders by going to the mainland and receives a warm welcome from the Mexica representatives./nThe Mexica representatives regard Cortez's gifts with contempt./nCortez organizes demonstrations of Christianity and receives a weak smile from Dendy Lee, observing the scene.

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