Extent of the Aztec Territory 4 The Hot Region 5 Volcanic Scenery 7 Cordillera of the Andes 8 Table-land in the Days of the Aztecs 9 Valley of Mexico 10 The Toltecs 12 Their mysterious Disappearance 16 Races from the Northwest 17 Their Hostilities 19 Foundation of Mexico 21 Domestic Feuds 22 League of the kindred Tribes 23 Rapid Rise of Mexico 25 Prosperity of the Empire 26 Criticism on Veytia’s History 27 CHAPTER II SUCCESSION TO THE CROWN--AZTEC NOBILITY--JUDICIAL SYSTEM--LAWS AND REVENUES--MILITARY INSTITUTIONS Election of the Sovereign 34 His Coronation 37 Aztec Nobles 38 Their barbaric Pomp 39 Tenure of their Estates 40 Legislative Power 41 Judicial System 42