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The broken spears

the Aztec account of the conquest of Mexico.

by Miguel León Portilla, Miguel Leon-Portilla, Miquel Leon-Portilla, Miguel Leon Portilla, Miguel León Portilla, Lysander Kemp, Lysander Kemp Miguel Leon-Portilla, Jason Manuel Olazabal · 1962

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Translated by Lysander Kemp. Illustrations adapted from original codices painting.

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The broken spears by Miguel León Portilla, Miguel Leon-Portilla, Miquel Leon-Portilla, Miguel Leon Portilla, Miguel León Portilla, Lysander Kemp, Lysander Kemp Miguel Leon-Portilla, Jason Manuel Olazabal — book · Vinony