$0.00

Link to this

View of the Aztec Civilization (more info)
Kerry Shale, reader
William Hickling Prescott,


1.   Introduction - 5:42
2.   Succession To The Crown - 4:39
3.   Mexican Mythology The Sacerdotal Order - The Temples - Human Sacrifices - 13:07
4.   Mexican Hieroglyphics - Manuscripts - Chronology - 3:13
5.   Aztec Agriculture - The Mechanical Arts - Merchants - Domestic Manners - 4:25
6.   The Tezcucans - Their Golden Age - Decline Of Their Monarchy - 0:53


Discovery of Mexico (more info)
Kerry Shale, reader
William Hickling Prescott,


7.   Spain Under Charles V - Progress Of Discovery - Colonial Policy - Conquest Of Cuba .. - 7:14
8.   Hernando Cortes - His Early Life - Visits The New World - His Residence in Cuba - Difficulties ... - 5:19
9.   Jealousy Of Velasquez - Cortes Embarks - Equipment Of His Fleet - His Person And Character .. - 3:55
10.   Voyage To Cozumel - Conversion Of The Natives - 3:14
11.   Voyage Along The Coast - Dona Marina - Spaniards Land in Mexico - Interview With The Aztecs - 6:19
12.   Account Of Montezuma - State Of His Empire - Strange Prognostics - Embassy And Presents.. - 7:01
13.   Troubles in the Camp - Plan For A Colony - Management of Cortes - March to Cempoalla ... - 5:36
14.   Another Aztec Embassy - Destruction Of Idols - Despatches Sent To Spain - The Fleet Sunk - 7:26

March of Mexico (more info)
Kerry Shale, reader
William Hickling Prescott,


1.   Proceedings At Cempoalla - The Spaniards Climb The Tableland - Transactions With The Natives... - 4:24
2.   Republic Of Tlascala - The Discussions In The Senate - Desperate Battles - 6:49
3.   Decisive Victory - Indian Council - Night Attack - Negotiations With The Enemy - 4:50
4.   Tlascalan Spies - Peace With The Republic - Embassy From Montezuma - 2:53
5.   Spaniards Enter Tlascala - A Description Of The Capital - Attempted Conversion - Aztec Embassy... - 3:28
6.   City Of Cholula - March To Cholula - Reception Accorded The Spaniards - Conspiracy Detected - 5:18
7.   Terrible Massacre - Tranquillity Restored - Envoys From Montezuma - 3:44
8.   March Resumed - Valley Of Mexico - Impression On The Spaniards - Conduct Of Montezuma... - 6:28
9.   Environs Of Mexico - Interview With Montezuma - Entrance Into The Capital - Hospitable Reception... - 9:19


Residence in Mexico (more info)
William Hickling Prescott,
Kerry Shale, reader


10.   Residence in Mexico - 1:10
11.   Great Temple - Interior Sanctuaries - Spanish Quarters - 6:40
12.   Anxiety Of Cortes - Seizure Of Montezuma - His Treatment By the Spaniards - Execution Of ... - 10:39
13.   Montezuma's Deportment - His Life In The Spanish Quarters - Meditated Insurrection .... - 3:12
14.   Montezuma Swears Allegiance To Spain - Royal Treasures - Their Division - Christian Worship ... - 9:00

Expulsion from Mexico (more info)
William Hickling Prescott,
Kerry Shale, reader


1.   Desperate Assault On The Quarters - Fury Of The Mexicans - Sally Of The Spaniards - Montezuma - 9:56
2.   Stroming Of The Great Temple - Spirit Of The Aztecs - Distresses Of The Garrison - Sharp ... - 10:31
3.   Council Of War - Spaniards Evacuate The City - Noche Triste, Or 'The Melancholy Night... - 10:23
4.   The Spaniards Retreat - Distresses Of The Army - Great Battle Of Otompan - 6:47


Residence in Mexico (more info)
William Hickling Prescott,
Kerry Shale, reader


5.   Proceedings In The Castilian Court - Preparations Of Velasquez - Narvaez Lands In Mexico ... - 7:15
6.   Cortes Descends From The Tableland - Negotiates With Narvaez - Prepares To Assault Him .. - 8:29
7.   Discontent Of The Troops - Insurrection In The Capital - Return Of Cortes - General Signs .... - 9:25

Siege and Surrender of Mexico (more info)
Kerry Shale, reader
William Hickling Prescott,


1.   Arrangements At Tezcuco - Sack Of Iztapalapan - Advantages Of The Spaniards - Wise Policy Of... - 6:08
2.   Cortes Reconnoitres The Capital - Occupies Tacuba - Skirmishes With The Enemy- Arrial .... - 4:00
3.   Second Reconnoitring Expedition - The Capture Of Cuernavaca - Battles At Xochimilco - Narrow ... - 9:00
4.   Brigantines Launched - Muster Of Forces - Execution Of Xicotencatl - March Of The Army - 5:03
5.   Indian Flotilla Defeated - The Causeways Occupied - Desperate Assaults - Firing Of The Palaces... - 8:04
6.   General Assault On The City - Defeat Of The Spaniards - Their Disastrous Condition - Defection Of .. - 5:27
7.   Success Of The Spaniards - Buildings Razed To The Ground - Terrible Famine - 5:36
8.   Dreadful Sufferings Of The Besieged - Spirit Of Guatemozin - Murderous Assault - Capture Of .. - 7:44
9.   Postscript - 1:40


Expulsion from Mexico (more info)
William Hickling Prescott,
Kerry Shale, reader


10.   Arrival In Tlascala - Friendly Reception - Discontents Of The Army - Jealousy Of The Tlascalans... - 5:08
11.   War With The Surrounding Tribes - Successes Of The Spaniards - 5:27
12.   Guatemozin, New Emperor Of The Aztecs - Preparations For The March - Spaniards Cross The Sierra... - 6:52

Reviews