History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4Prescott, William Hickling
History
History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4
Prescott, William Hickling
Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547; Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
The Alcolhuans or Tezcucans 176
Prince Nezahualcoyotl 177
His Persecution 178
His Hair-breadth Escapes 179
His wandering Life 180
Fidelity of his Subjects 181
Triumphs over his Enemies 182
Remarkable League 183
General Amnesty 183
The Tezcucan Code 184
Departments of Government 184
Council of Music 185
Its Censorial Office 185
Literary Taste 186
Tezcucan Bards 188
Royal Ode 188
Resources of Nezahualcoyotl 191
His magnificent Palace 192
His Gardens and Villas 193
Address of the Priest 195
His Baths 197
Luxurious Residence 198
Existing Remains of it 199
Royal Amours 200
Marriage of the King 202
Forest Laws 203
Strolling Adventures 204
Munificence of the Monarch 205
His Religion 206
Temple to the _Unknown God_ 208
Philosophic Retirement 209
His plaintive Verses 209
Last Hours of Nezahualcoyotl 211
His Character 213
Succeeded by Nezahualpilli 214
The Lady of Tula 215
Executes his Son 216
Effeminacy of the King 217
His consequent Misfortunes 217
Death of Nezahualpilli 218
Tezcucan Civilization 219
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