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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4 — John Shaqi

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4Prescott, William Hickling

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4

Name: History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4
Author: Prescott, William Hickling

Prescott, William Hickling

Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547; Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540

Skill of the Aztec Jewellers                                         155
Sculpture                                                            156
Huge Calendar-stone                                                  157
Aztec Dyes                                                           159
Beautiful Feather-work                                               160
Fairs of Mexico                                                      161
National Currency                                                    161
Trades                                                               162
Aztec Merchants                                                      163
Militant Traders                                                     163
Domestic Life                                                        165
Kindness to Children                                                 166
Polygamy                                                             166
Condition of the Sex                                                 167
Social Entertainments                                                167
Use of Tobacco                                                       168
Culinary Art                                                         169
Agreeable Drinks                                                     170
Dancing                                                              171
Intoxication                                                         172
Criticism on Boturini’s Work                                         173


CHAPTER VI

TEZCUCANS--THEIR GOLDEN AGE--ACCOMPLISHED PRINCES--DECLINE
OF THEIR MONARCHY

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