Aztec World, From Aztlan to Tenochtitlan

The Mexica did not arrive in an empty world. Before Tenochtitlan rose from the lake, the Basin of Mexico was already packed with old cities, ruined pyramids, dynastic claims, hostile shore towns, sacred hills, tribute routes, wetland fields, salt water, fresh springs, and memories that could still make or break a ruler. Teotihuacan stood in ruin. Tula survived as a political name. Culhuacan carrie...