Opulence and Grandeur of the Aztec Capital
A vivid description of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán is provided by Hernán Cortés in his letter “to Emperor Charles V” written at Segura de la Frontera in Mexico on October 30th, 1520. Cortés opens by showing his desire to continue sending letters about the glorious and vital territory of New Spain, representing how this land ... Read More
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