New book explores leadership of last Inca and Aztec rulers Moctezuma and Atahualpa

Peruvian anthropologist Luis Millones and Mexican archaeologist Eduardo Matos have released a new book titled "Moctezuma and Atahualpa: Life, Passion and the Death of Two Rulers." The book compares the last rulers of the Inca and Aztec empires, focusing on their leadership styles and historical contexts. Millones and Matos highlight key differences between Atahualpa and Moctezuma. Atahualpa faced the Spanish conquest shortly after a civil war, while Moctezuma ruled during a period of Aztec expansion. The authors also discuss the cultural significance of the sun in both empires and the contrasting approaches of their conquerors, Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro. The book aims to provide a clearer understanding of these historical figures by contrasting their lives and decisions. It is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in pre-Columbian history.