386. The Fall of the Aztecs: The City of Gold (Part 3)

Matthew Restle has written a book titled Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest, which is discussed as an intellectually exciting historiographical experience.

Dominic's new book, Fall of the Aztecs, part of your Adventures in Time series for children, gives a take on Malinche's role in Cortez's decision to march on the capital.

The speaker mentions Gregory Pegg's book on The Cathars in the context of thrilling reading experiences that rewired their understanding of historical narratives.

The speaker compares the excitement of reading Matthew Restle's work to reading Patricia Kroner's book on The Origins of Islam for the first time.

The speaker mentions their book, 'Adventures in Time', in the context of discussing historical narratives and revisionism.

The excerpt mentions reading Hugh Thomas's book, Conquest, in the context of Montezuma's significant moment with Cortes.

The mention of the enchanted stone castles and the magical scene is described as from the book of Mardis, reflecting on the wonder of the urban civilization of the Mexica.

There is a book-length study by the Mexican historian Juan Mirales examining the reliability or otherwise of Bernal Diaz, titled Y Bernal Mintio and Bernal Lied.

Bernal Diaz is referenced in relation to his tone of wonder and description of the spectacular vision of the urban civilization, indicating a historical account.

The speaker refers to Camilla Townsend's beautiful description, indicating a specific work or writing by her.