Conquistadors' Helpers

Prior to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, the Tlaxcalan Chichimecs were the main unconquered enemies of the mighty Aztec empire. As allies of Cortés, they were a major contributor to Spain’s successful conquest of Mexico. USU anthropologists have published the first English translation of a late 16th history of the Tlaxcalans, written by a native scribe.

For more information, contact Bonnie Glass-Coffin, associate professor, 435-797-4064; and Richley Crapo, professor, 435-797-1080; Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology, College of HASS, Utah State University.