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History of Mexico, Volume I, 1516-1521

History of Mexico, Volume I, 1516-1521

by Hubert Howe Bancroft

This volume examines the history of Mexico from 1516 to 1521, focusing on the Spanish conquest and the subsequent imposition of colonial institutions. It explores the complex social, religious, and political structures established by the Spanish crown and the resulting impact on the native population.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1883
Latest release
Oct 10, 2026
Pages
1650
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. Volume IX.
  2. Copyright Notice
  3. Preface
  4. Contents
  5. Authorities Quoted in the History of Mexico
  6. CHAPTER I. VOYAGE OF HERNANDEZ DE CÓRDOBA TO YUCATAN. 1516-1517.
  7. CHAPTER II. JUAN DE GRIJALVA EXPLORES THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE MEXICAN GULF. 1518.
  8. CHAPTER III. RETURN OF GRIJALVA. A NEW EXPEDITION ORGANIZED. 1518.
  9. CHAPTER IV. THE HERO OF THE CONQUEST.
  10. CHAPTER V. SAILING OF THE EXPEDITION. 1518-1519.
  11. CHAPTER VI. THE VOYAGE. 1519.
  12. CHAPTER VII. WHAT MONTEZUMA THOUGHT OF IT.
  13. CHAPTER VIII. THE COMBATANTS SALUTE. April-May, 1519.
  14. CHAPTER IX. THE MIGHTY PROJECT IS CONCEIVED.
  15. CHAPTER X. MULTIPLICATION OF PLOTS. June-July, 1519.
  16. CHAPTER XI. THE SINKING OF THE FLEET. July-August, 1519.
  17. CHAPTER XII. MARCH TOWARD MEXICO. August-September, 1519.
  18. CHAPTER XIII. ENTRY INTO TLASCALA. September, 1519.
  19. CHAPTER XIV. SUBJUGATION OF CHOLULA. October, 1519.
  20. CHAPTER XV. FROM CHOLULA TO IZTAPALAPAN. October-November, 1519.
  21. CHAPTER XVI. MEETING WITH MONTEZUMA.
  22. CHAPTER XVII. CAPTURE OF THE EMPEROR.
  23. CHAPTER XVIII. DOUBLY REFINED DEALINGS. 1519-1520.
  24. CHAPTER XIX. POLITICS AND RELIGION. 1520.
  25. CHAPTER XX. THE CUBAN GOVERNOR IN PURSUIT. 1519-1520.
  26. CHAPTER XXI. THE COUP DE MAÎTRE OF CORTÉS
  27. CHAPTER XXII. ALVARADO’S MERCILESS MASSACRE
  28. CHAPTER XXIII. UPRISING OF THE AZTECS. May-June, 1520.
  29. CHAPTER XXIV. FIGHT UPON THE TEMPLE SUMMIT.
  30. CHAPTER XXV. DEATH OF MONTEZUMA
  31. CHAPTER XXVI. LA NOCHE TRISTE
  32. CHAPTER XXVII. RETREAT TO TLASCALA. July, 1520.
  33. CHAPTER XXVIII. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP. July-September, 1520.
  34. CHAPTER XXIX. KING-MAKING AND CONVERTING. October-December, 1520.
  35. CHAPTER XXX. CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLEET. December, 1520-February, 1521.
  36. CHAPTER XXXI. PRELIMINARY CAMPAIGNS. March-May, 1521.
  37. CHAPTER XXXII. INVESTMENT OF MEXICO. May-June, 1521.
  38. CHAPTER XXXIII. CONTINUATION OF THE SIEGE. June-July, 1521.
  39. CHAPTER XXXIV. THE CONQUEST ACHIEVED. July-August, 1521.
  40. Notes