The document summarizes the history of Mexico from pre-colonial times to independence. It describes the rise and fall of the Aztec empire, Spanish conquest led by Hernan Cortes in the 1500s, and Mexico gaining independence from Spain in 1821 after three centuries of colonial rule. It also briefly discusses two other texts that see Mexico City playing a major role in the 21st century and Mexican immigrants spreading out from traditional gateway states in the US.

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