Born in 1400, during the height of Aztec civilization, I grew up on an island located near the western shore of Lake Texcoco, in the city of Tenochtitlan, the capital and major trading city of the Aztec civilization. My family was of the middle class, so our home is very modest and is only one story high. Only the noblemen and valiant warriors are allowed to own two-story homes, displaying their great wealth and superiority. There is a rigid class system, and consequently, there are strict punishments imposed if one steps out of place. Our appearance and possessions are a direct reflection of ... full info