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Cortes reaches the Aztec Empire

The story tells of Hernan Cortes's journey to the Americas in search of Aztec gold. Moctezuma welcomes Cortes to Tenochtitlan, despite not knowing whether he is a god, a friend or enemy.

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Primary HistoryThe Aztecs - The End of the Aztec Empire

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