Montezuma and the Conquest of Mexico

Including brilliant illustrations of historic events, Montezuma and the Conquest of Mexico outlines the history of the Spanish conquest that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire and the reign of Montezuma II, the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan. While his reputation has been slightly colored by his defeat by the Spanish, Montezuma II saw the Aztec Empire reach its maximum size during his reign. Through warfare, he expanded the territory to incorporate the Zapotec and Yopi people of southern Mexico.