Feature The Fall of Tenochtitlan Was the conquest of Tenochtitlan the result of an Aztec civil war or Spanish invasion? The events in the capital are in desperate need of reappraisal. Amy Fuller | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 8 August 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Mexico Related Articles Contested Legacy of the Conquistadors The Map: Tenochtitlan, 1524 Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy