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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Biographical Note
Contents
Introduction by James Lockhart
Preface
Book I - Introduction View of the Aztec Civilization
Chapter I - Ancient Mexico - Climate and Products - Primitive Races - Aztec Empire
Chapter II - Succession to the Crown - Aztec Nobility - Judicial System - Laws and Revenues - Military Institutions
Chapter III - Mexican Mythology - the Sacerdotal Order - The Temples - Human Sacrifices
Chapter IV - Mexican Hieroglyphics - Manuscripts - Arithmetic - Chronology - Astronomy
Chapter V - Aztec Agriculture - Mechanical Arts - Merchants - Domestic Manners
Chapter VI - Tezcucans - Their Golden Age - Accomplished Princes - Decline of Their Monarchy
Book II - Discovery of Mexico
Chapter I - Spain Under Charles V - Progress of Discovery - Colonial Policy - Conquest of Cuba - Expedition to Yucatan
Chapter II - Hernando Cortes - His Early Life - Visits the New World - His Residence in Cuba - Difficulties With Velasquez - Armada Intrusted to Cortés
Chapter III - Jealousy of Velasquez - Cortes Embarks - Equipment of His Fleet - His Person and Character - Rendezvous at Havana - Strength of His Armament
Chapter IV - Voyage to Cozumel - Conversion of the Natives - Jerónimo De Aguilar - Army Arrives at Tabasco - Great Battle With the Indians - Christianity Introduced
Chapter V - Voyage Along the Coast - Doña Marina - Spaniards Land in Mexico - Interview With the Aztecs
Chapter VI - Account of Montezuma - State of His Empire - Strange Prognostics - Embassy and Presents - Spanish Encampment
Chapter VII - Troubles in the Camp - Plan of a Colony - Management of Cortes - March to Cempoalla - Proceedings With the Natives - Foundations of Vera Cruz
Chapter VIII - Another Aztec Embassy - Destruction of the Idols - Despatches Sent to Spain - Conspiracy in the Camp - The Fleet Sunk
Book III - March to Mexico
Chapter I - Proceedings at Cempoalla - The Spaniards Climb the Table - Land-Picturesque Scenery - Transactions With the Natives - Embassy to Tlascala
Chapter II - Republic of Tlascala - Its Institutions - Early History - Discussions in the Senate - Desperate Battles
Chapter III - Decisive Victory - Indian Council - Night Attack - Negotiations With the Enemy - Tlascalan Hero
Chapter IV - Discontents in the Army - Tlascalan Spies - Peace With the Republic - Embassy From Montezuma
Chapter V - Spaniards Enter Tlascala - Description of the Capital - Attempted Conversion - Aztec Embassy - Invited to Cholula
Chapter VI - City of Cholula - Great Temple - March to Cholula - Reception of the Spaniards - Conspiracy Detected
Chapter VII - Terrible Massacre - Tranquillity Restored - Reflections on the Massacre - Further Proceedings - Envoys From Montezuma
Chapter VIII - March Resumed - Ascent of the Great Volcano - Valley of Mexico - Impression on the Spaniards - Conduct of Montezuma - They Descend into the Valley
Chapter IX - Environs of Mexico - Interview With Montezuma - Entrance into the Capital - Hospitable Reception - Visit to the Emperor
Book IV - Residence in Mexico
Chapter I - Tezcucan Lake - Description of the Capital - Palaces and Museums - Royal Household - Montezuma’s Way of Life
Chapter II - Market of Mexico - Great Temple - Interior Sanctuaries - Spanish Quarters
Chapter III - Anxiety of Cortés - Seizure of Montezuma - His Treatment by the Spaniards - Execution of His Officers - Montezuma in Irons - Reflections
Chapter IV - Montezuma’s Deportment - His Life in the Spanish Quarters - Meditated Insurrection - Lord of Tezcuco Seized - Further Measures of Cortés
Chapter V - Montezuma Swears Allegiance to Spain - Royal Treasures - Their Division - Christian Worship in the Teocalli - Discontents of the Aztecs
Chapter VI - Fate of Cortés’ Emissaries - Proceedings in the Castilian Court - Preparations of Velasquez - Narvaez Lands in Mexico - Politic Conduct of Cortés - He Leaves the Capital
Chapter VII - Cortes Descends From the Table - Land-Negotiates With Narvaez - Prepares to Assault Him - Quarters of Narvaez - Attacked By Night - Narvaez Defeated
Chapter VIII - Discontent of the Troops - Insurrection in the Capital - Return of Cortés - General Signs of Hostility - Massacre By Alvarado - Rising of the Aztecs
Book V - Expulsion From Mexico
Chapter I - Desperate Assault on the Quarters - Fury of the Mexicans - Sally of the Spaniards - Montezuma Addresses the People - Dangerously Wounded
Chapter II - Storming of the Great Temple - Spirit of the Aztecs - Distresses of the Garrison - Sharp Combats in the City - Death of Montezuma
Chapter III - Council of War - Spaniards Evacuate the City - Noche Triste, or “The Melancholy Night”-Terrible Slaughter - Halt for the Night - Amount of Losses
Chapter IV - Retreat of the Spaniards - Distresses of the Army - Pyramids of Teotihuacan - Great Battle of Otumba
Chapter V - Arrival in Tlascala - Friendly Reception - Discontents of the Army - Jealousy of the Tlascalans - Embassy From Mexico
Chapter VI - War With the Surrounding Tribes - Successes of the Spaniards - Death of Maxixca - Arrival of Reinforcements - Return in Triumph to Tlascala
Chapter VII - Guatemozin, Emperor of the Aztecs - Preparations for the March - Military Code - Spaniards Cross the Sierra - Enter Tezcuco - Prince Ixtlilxochitl
Book VI - Siege and Surrender of Mexico
Chapter I - Arrangements at Tezcuco - Sack of Iztapalapan - Advantages of the Spaniards - Wise Policy of Cortés - Transportation of the Brigantines
Chapter II - Cortés Reconnoitres the Capital - Occupies Tacuba - Skirmishes With the Enemy - Expedition of Sandoval - Arrival of Reinforcements
Chapter III - Second Reconnoitring Expedition - Engagements on the Sierra - Capture of Cuernavaca - Battles at Xochimilco - Narrow Escape of Cortés - He Enters Tacuba
Chapter IV - Conspiracy in the Army - Brigantines Launched - Muster of Forces - Execution of Xicotencatl - March of the Army - Beginning of the Siege
Chapter V - Indian Flotilla Defeated - Occupation of the Causeways - Desperate Assaults - Firing of the Palaces - Spirit of the Besieged - Barracks for the Troops
Chapter VI - General Assault on the City - Defeat of the Spaniards - Their Disastrous Condition - Sacrifice of the Captives - Defection of the Allies - Constancy of the Troops
Chapter VII - Successes of the Spaniards - Fruitless Offers to Guatemozin - Buildings Razed to the Ground - Terrible Famine - The Troops Gain the Market - Place-Battering Engine
Chapter VIII - Dreadful Sufferings of the Besieged - Spirit of Guatemozin - Murderous Assaults - Capture of Guatemozin - Evacuation of the City - Termination of the Siege - Reflections
Book VII - Conclusion—Subsequent Career of Cortés
Chapter I - Torture of Guatemozin - Submission of the Country - Rebuilding of the Capital - Mission to Castile - Complaints Against Cortés - He is Confirmed in His Authority
Chapter II - Modern Mexico - Settlement of the Country - Condition of the Natives - Christian Missionaries - Cultivation of the Soil - Voyages and Expeditions
Chapter III - Defection of Olid - Dreadful March to Honduras - Execution of Guatemozin - Doña Marina - Arrival at Honduras
Chapter IV - Disturbances in Mexico - Return of Cortés - Distrust of the Court - Cortés Returns to Spain - Death of Sandoval - Brilliant Reception of Cortés - Honors Conferred on Him
Chapter V - Cortés Revisits Mexico - Retires to His Estates - His Voyages of Discovery - Final Return to Castile - Cold Reception - Death of Cortés - His Character
Preliminary Notice
Appendix, Part I: Origin of the Mexican Civilization–Analogies With the Old World
Appendix, Part II: Original Documents
No. I.—See P. 114 Advice of an Aztec Mother to Her Daughter; Translated From Sahagun’s “Historia De Nueva España,” Lib. VI., Cap. XIX
No. II.—See P. 130 A Castilian and an English Translation of a Poem on the Mutability of Life, By Nezahualcoyotl, Lord of Tezcuco
No. III.—See P. 149 Translation From Ixtlilxochitl’s “Historia Chichimeca,” Ms., Cap. LXIV. of the Extraordinary Severity With Which the King Nezahualpilli Punished the Mexican Queen for Her Adultery and Treason
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