The Aztecs had previously conquered the area and destroyed many of the Mayan books and documents .
Ironically , most of the books that were destroyed by the Europeans were biased and based upon the Aztec people 's version of the history of the region .
The Aztec had previously conquered the area and destroyed many of the Mayan books and documents .
Ironically , most of the books that were destroyed by the Europeans were biased and based upon the Aztec people 's version of the history of the region .