385. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Woman Who Changed The World (Part 2)
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385. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Woman Who Changed The World (Part 2) mentions Fifth Sun by Camilla Townsend, Conquistadores by Fernando Cervantes, Conquest by Hugh Thomas, and Cortez and Moctezuma with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
Camilla Townsend, in her wonderful book, Fifth Sun, which we've had plenty of reason to mention, she says about this that it was almost as if Renaiss…
Fernando Cervantes, who's based in Britain at the University of Bristol, in his recent book, Conquistadores, he says, you will not understand what ha…
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The host discusses the complexities of Hernán Cortés's motivations, particularly his Christian beliefs and legal back…
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“Camilla Townsend, in her wonderful book, Fifth Sun, which we've had plenty of reason to mention, she says about this that it was almost as if Renaissance Europe had come face to face with the ancient Sumerians.”
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“Fernando Cervantes, in his recent book, Conquistadores, says you will not understand what happened in the 16th century if you don't appreciate that the conquistadors are serious about being Christians.”
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“The mention of Hugh Thomas's book 'Conquest' relates to the historical narrative of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and their interactions.”
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“A thrilling account of the meeting of Cortez and Moctezuma, describing Cortez persuading his men to embark on an extraordinary expedition.”
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“The 'History of the World' is referenced as part of the legal document that Spanish captains were required to read to the natives.”
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“William Prescott's 19th-century version of the story is referenced in the context of the Aztecs' perception of the Spanish.”
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“Bernal Diaz's account is mentioned as a contemporary source regarding the Spanish conquest and their interactions with the Aztecs.”
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“The mention of 'The Child' refers to a story that is part of the tradition surrounding the Spanish conquest and the Aztecs.”
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