PRESCOTT: History of the Conquest of Mexico

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View of the Aztec Civilization (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


1. Introduction - 5:42
2. Succession To The Crown - 4:39
3.   Mexican Mythology The Sacerdotal Order - The Temples - Human Sacrifices - 13:07
4. Mexican Hieroglyphics - Manuscripts - Chronology - 3:13
5.   Aztec Agriculture - The Mechanical Arts - Merchants - Domestic Manners - 4:25
6.   The Tezcucans - Their Golden Age - Decline Of Their Monarchy - 0:53


Discovery of Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


7. Spain Under Charles V - Progress Of Discovery - Colonial Policy - Conquest Of Cuba .. - 7:14
8. Hernando Cortes - His Early Life - Visits The New World - His Residence in Cuba - Difficulties ... - 5:19
9. Jealousy Of Velasquez - Cortes Embarks - Equipment Of His Fleet - His Person And Character .. - 3:55
10. Voyage To Cozumel - Conversion Of The Natives - 3:14
11. Voyage Along The Coast - Dona Marina - Spaniards Land in Mexico - Interview With The Aztecs - 6:19
12.   Account Of Montezuma - State Of His Empire - Strange Prognostics - Embassy And Presents.. - 7:01
13. Troubles in the Camp - Plan For A Colony - Management of Cortes - March to Cempoalla ... - 5:36
14. Another Aztec Embassy - Destruction Of Idols - Despatches Sent To Spain - The Fleet Sunk - 7:26

March of Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


1. Proceedings At Cempoalla - The Spaniards Climb The Tableland - Transactions With The Natives... - 4:24
2. Republic Of Tlascala - The Discussions In The Senate - Desperate Battles - 6:49
3.   Decisive Victory - Indian Council - Night Attack - Negotiations With The Enemy - 4:50
4. Tlascalan Spies - Peace With The Republic - Embassy From Montezuma - 2:53
5.   Spaniards Enter Tlascala - A Description Of The Capital - Attempted Conversion - Aztec Embassy... - 3:28
6.   City Of Cholula - March To Cholula - Reception Accorded The Spaniards - Conspiracy Detected - 5:18
7. Terrible Massacre - Tranquillity Restored - Envoys From Montezuma - 3:44
8. March Resumed - Valley Of Mexico - Impression On The Spaniards - Conduct Of Montezuma... - 6:28
9. Environs Of Mexico - Interview With Montezuma - Entrance Into The Capital - Hospitable Reception... - 9:19


Residence in Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


10. Residence in Mexico - 1:10
11. Great Temple - Interior Sanctuaries - Spanish Quarters - 6:40
12.   Anxiety Of Cortes - Seizure Of Montezuma - His Treatment By the Spaniards - Execution Of ... - 10:39
13. Montezuma's Deportment - His Life In The Spanish Quarters - Meditated Insurrection .... - 3:12
14. Montezuma Swears Allegiance To Spain - Royal Treasures - Their Division - Christian Worship ... - 9:00

Expulsion from Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


1. Desperate Assault On The Quarters - Fury Of The Mexicans - Sally Of The Spaniards - Montezuma - 9:56
2.   Stroming Of The Great Temple - Spirit Of The Aztecs - Distresses Of The Garrison - Sharp ... - 10:31
3.   Council Of War - Spaniards Evacuate The City - Noche Triste, Or 'The Melancholy Night... - 10:23
4. The Spaniards Retreat - Distresses Of The Army - Great Battle Of Otompan - 6:47


Residence in Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


5. Proceedings In The Castilian Court - Preparations Of Velasquez - Narvaez Lands In Mexico ... - 7:15
6. Cortes Descends From The Tableland - Negotiates With Narvaez - Prepares To Assault Him .. - 8:29
7.   Discontent Of The Troops - Insurrection In The Capital - Return Of Cortes - General Signs .... - 9:25

Siege and Surrender of Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


1. Arrangements At Tezcuco - Sack Of Iztapalapan - Advantages Of The Spaniards - Wise Policy Of... - 6:08
2.   Cortes Reconnoitres The Capital - Occupies Tacuba - Skirmishes With The Enemy- Arrial .... - 4:00
3.   Second Reconnoitring Expedition - The Capture Of Cuernavaca - Battles At Xochimilco - Narrow ... - 9:00
4. Brigantines Launched - Muster Of Forces - Execution Of Xicotencatl - March Of The Army - 5:03
5. Indian Flotilla Defeated - The Causeways Occupied - Desperate Assaults - Firing Of The Palaces... - 8:04
6. General Assault On The City - Defeat Of The Spaniards - Their Disastrous Condition - Defection Of .. - 5:27
7. Success Of The Spaniards - Buildings Razed To The Ground - Terrible Famine - 5:36
8. Dreadful Sufferings Of The Besieged - Spirit Of Guatemozin - Murderous Assault - Capture Of .. - 7:44
9.   Postscript - 1:40


Expulsion from Mexico (more info)
Composed by: William Hickling Prescott
Kerry Shale, reader
Produced by: Soames, Nicolas


10. Arrival In Tlascala - Friendly Reception - Discontents Of The Army - Jealousy Of The Tlascalans... - 5:08
11. War With The Surrounding Tribes - Successes Of The Spaniards - 5:27
12.   Guatemozin, New Emperor Of The Aztecs - Preparations For The March - Spaniards Cross The Sierra... - 6:52

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