The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico My argument is that for one the king of Mexico City, Motecuhzoma was foolish to think that the Spaniards were “Gods” after they treated the first messengers with such greed and violence. The messengers brought luxurious finery to the Spaniards and the captain had the nerve to ask them: “And is this all? Is this your gift of welcome? Is this how you greet people?” Motecuhzoma responded with astonishment and terror by the messengers…
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