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384. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
The Rest Is History
Religious Militancy, Surrender, and Conquest Devices
Cortez's early life in the Mediterranean world was influenced by religious militancy and the conquests of the Moors. There are conflicting reports about whether his father was present during these events. The surrender of Boab Dil, the king of Granada, and his emotional reaction to handing over the keys of the Alhambra may have shaped Cortez's upbringing. The story of Cortez's conquest of the Aztecs and Mexico is filled with formulas and devices from medieval, classical, and biblical tales, making one wonder about their accuracy.
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