
The White Conquerors, A Tale of Toltec and Aztec
By Kirk MunroeLength8h 11m
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The White Conquerors: A Tale of Toltec and Aztec is a historical fiction novel written by Kirk Munroe. It is set in the ancient Mesoamerican civilization of the Toltecs and Aztecs, and follows the story of a young Aztec warrior named Tlahuicole. Tlahuicole is taken captive by the Toltecs, but eventually becomes a respected member of their society. However, when the Aztecs rise to power and threaten the Toltecs, Tlahuicole must choose between loyalty to his adopted people and his own Aztec heritage. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. It provides a vivid depiction of Mesoamerican society, customs, and beliefs, and offers a unique perspective on the conquest of the region by the Spanish. Overall, ""The White Conquerors"" is a thrilling and thought-provoking tale that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and those interested in the history of Mesoamerica. (amazon)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Children's Literature
Length8 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. A CAPTIVE WARRIOR
2CHAPTER II. "REMEMBER THAT THOU ART A TOLTEC"
3CHAPTER III. IN THE MARKET-PLACE OF TENOCHTITLAN
4CHAPTER IV. TLAHUICOL'S LAST BATTLE
5CHAPTER V. HUETZIN'S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
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6CHAPTER VI. TWO SLAVES OF IZTAPALAPAN
7CHAPTER VII. LOYALTY OUTWEIGHS GOLD AND FREEDOM
8CHAPTER VIII. TRAPPING A KING'S COURIER
9CHAPTER IX. WHO ARE THE WHITE CONQUERORS?
10CHAPTER X. THE SIGN OF THE GOD OF THE FOUR WINDS
11CHAPTER XI. HOW THE TLASCALANS FOUGHT
12CHAPTER XII. A SON OF THE HOUSE OF TITCALA
13CHAPTER XIII. HOW PEACE WAS BROUGHT ABOUT
14CHAPTER XIV. A CHALLENGE, AND ITS RESULT
15CHAPTER XV. MARCHING ON CHOLULA
16CHAPTER XVI. A SACRIFICE OF CHILDREN, AND WHAT IT PORTENDED
17CHAPTER XVII. PUNISHMENT OF THE CONSPIRATORS
18CHAPTER XVIII. FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE MEXICAN VALLEY
19CHAPTER XIX. MONTEZUMA WELCOMES THE CONQUERORS TO TENOCHTITLAN
20CHAPTER XX. HUETZIN IN THE POWER OF THE CHIEF PRIEST
21CHAPTER XXI. A SUPERSTITIOUS KING
22CHAPTER XXII. SANDOVAL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH
23CHAPTER XXIII. IN THE PASSAGES BENEATH THE TEMPLE
24CHAPTER XXIV. MONTEZUMA IS MADE PRISONER
25CHAPTER XXV. CORTES CAPTURES AND ENLISTS THE ARMY OF HIS RIVAL
26CHAPTER XXVI. TIATA'S BRAVE DEATH AND SANDOVAL'S GRIEF
27CHAPTER XXVII. THE CONQUERORS ARE BESIEGED IN THEIR QUARTERS
28CHAPTER XXVIII. A BATTLE IN MID-AIR
29CHAPTER XXIX. THE GLORIOUS TRIUMPH OF TLALCO
30CHAPTER XXX. MONTEZUMA'S SUCCESSOR DEFIES THE CONQUERORS
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE RETREAT FROM TENOCHTITLAN
32CHAPTER XXXII. A NIGHT OF FIGHTING, DESPAIR, AND DEATH
33CHAPTER XXXIII. MARINA IS LOST AND SAVED
34CHAPTER XXXIV. SORROW TURNED INTO JOY, AND DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
35CHAPTER XXXV. THE DESPERATE BATTLE OF OTAMPAN
36CHAPTER XXXVI. VICTORY SNATCHED FROM DEFEAT
37CHAPTER XXXVII. ONCE MORE IN THE MEXICAN VALLEY
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. LAUNCHING THE FIRST AMERICAN WARSHIPS
39CHAPTER XXXIX. ALDERETE'S FATAL ERROR
40CHAPTER XL. FINAL OVERTHROW OF THE AZTEC GODS