Aztec Warfare Ross Hassig questions whether the rationale behind the fighting in Mexico which Cortes encountered in 1519 has not been misunderstood. Ross Hassig | Published in History Today Volume 40 Issue 2 February 1990 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. MexicoMilitaryThe Aztecs Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Pilgrim as a Historian