Conquest is an essential work of history from one of our most gifted historians.

The ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma was a leader and army commander who is known for his eventual defeat at the hands of Hernán Cortés.

When the emperor's brother at last led an uprising, the ungrateful Spaniards killed Montezuma. Against the backdrop of ancient Mexico's rich cultural heritage, Tsouras captures the tragedy that befell Mexico during Montezuma's reign.

"Taken from the despatches of Cortes and the narrative of Bernal Diaz, himself a participant in the war of the conquest."--Preface.