Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican

"Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican" in 2 volumes is a historical, geographical, political, statistical and social account of that country from the period of the invasion by the Spaniards to the middle of 19th century, written by a former secretary of the United States legation to Mexico Brantz Mayer. The book features, inter alia, a detailed view of the ancient Aztec Empire and civilization, a historical sketch of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), as well as notices of New Mexico and California. This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Volume 1: Discoveries of Cordova and Grijalva Cortéz appointed by Velasquez Biographical notice of Cortéz Cortéz Captain General of the Armada Equipment of the Expedition Expedition departs under Cortéz Olmeda preaches to the Indians Montezuma refuses to receive Cortéz Cortéz founds La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz March to Mexico Conquest of Tlascala Slaughter in Cholula Spaniards enter the capital Difficulty of estimating the civilization of the Aztecs Nations in Yucatan Aztec mythology Aztec Calendarweek, month, year, cycle Astronomical Science Colonial system Early grants of power to rulers in Mexico by the Emperor Charles V Scheme of Spanish colonial trade Power of the Church Inquisition Indians Founding of the Viceroyalty of New Spain University of Mexico established Military colonization Philip II Florida Philipine Isles Jesuits... Volume 2: Geological and Geographical Structure of Mexico Mexican Classes Population Agriculture, Agricultural Products Colonial Products Mexican Finances Manufactures The Army and Navy of Mexico The Mexican Church Constitutions and Laws Reflections Upon the Republic The Mexican States and Territories West Coast or Pacific States Ancient Remains in the State of Mexico Interior States The Territory of New Mexico The State of California

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