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Author: Bill O'Neill Publisher: Lak Publishing ISBN: 9781648450006 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 192
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How much do you know about Mexico? There's so much to learn about America's southern neighbor that it could fill several books and you still wouldn't even know it all. In this trivia book, you'll learn about Mexico's history (ancient and modern), pop culture, geography, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Mexico, you'll learn: ?How did Mexico get its name? ?What are the origins of the Mexican flag??How did the Aztecs and Maya contribute to Mexican history? ?Where are Mexico's most haunted locales??How did tequila start in Mexico and where? ?What are some of Mexico's top tourist spots? ?What are the most popular sports in Mexico? ?What is Mexico's highest peak??Where is Mexico's lowest point? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Mexico. Some of the facts will make you scratch your head, while others will probably creep you out. There is no doubt, though, that all of the facts in this book will fascinate you.Whether you just have a passing interest in Mexico, or planning on visiting the country, or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapter. You will be able to amaze all of your friends and family with your newfound knowledge about Mexico. So what are you waiting for? Open the pages and get started learning more about Mexico!
Author: Robert Ryal Miller Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 0806175273 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 429
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This book is a skillful synthesis of Mexico's complex and colorful history from pre-Columbian times to the present. Utilizing his many years of research and teaching as well as his personal experience in Mexico, the author incorporates recent archaeological evidence, posits fresh interpretations, and analyzes such current problems as foreign debt, dependency on petroleum exports, and providing education and employment for an expanding population. Combining political events and social history in a smooth narrative, the book describes events, places, and individuals, the daily life of peasants and urban workers, and touches on cultural topics, including architecture, art, literature, and music. As a special feature, each chapter contains excerpts from contemporary letters, books, decrees, or poems, firsthand accounts that lend historical flavor to the discussion of each era. Mexico has an exciting history: several Indian civilizations; the Spanish conquest; three colonial centuries, during which there was a blending of Old World and New World cultures; a decade of wars for independence; the struggle of the young republic; wars with the United States and France; confrontation between the Indian president, Juárez, and the Austrian born emperor, Maximilian; a long dictatorship under Diaz; the Great Revolution that destroyed debt peonage, confiscated Church property, and reduced foreign economic power; and the recent drive to modernize through industrialization. Mexico: A History will be an excellent college-level textbook and good reading for the thousands of Americans who have visited Mexico and those who hope to visit.
Author: Gilbert M. Joseph Publisher: Duke University Press ISBN: 1478022973 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 584
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The Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos Méxicos—the many varied histories and cultures of Mexico. Unparalleled in scope, it covers pre-Columbian times to the present, from the extraordinary power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church to Mexico’s uneven postrevolutionary modernization, from chronic economic and political instability to its rich cultural heritage. Bringing together over eighty selections that include poetry, folklore, photo essays, songs, political cartoons, memoirs, journalism, and scholarly writing, this volume highlights the voices of everyday Mexicans—indigenous peoples, artists, soldiers, priests, peasants, and workers. It also includes pieces by politicians and foreign diplomats; by literary giants Octavio Paz, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Carlos Fuentes; and by and about revolutionary leaders Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. This revised and updated edition features new selections that address twenty-first-century developments, including the rise of narcopolitics, the economic and personal costs of the United States’ mass deportation programs, the political activism of indigenous healers and manufacturing workers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexico Reader is an essential resource for travelers, students, and experts alike.
Author: Bill O'Neill Publisher: Lak Publishing ISBN: 9781648450006 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 192
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How much do you know about Mexico? There's so much to learn about America's southern neighbor that it could fill several books and you still wouldn't even know it all. In this trivia book, you'll learn about Mexico's history (ancient and modern), pop culture, geography, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Mexico, you'll learn: ?How did Mexico get its name? ?What are the origins of the Mexican flag??How did the Aztecs and Maya contribute to Mexican history? ?Where are Mexico's most haunted locales??How did tequila start in Mexico and where? ?What are some of Mexico's top tourist spots? ?What are the most popular sports in Mexico? ?What is Mexico's highest peak??Where is Mexico's lowest point? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Mexico. Some of the facts will make you scratch your head, while others will probably creep you out. There is no doubt, though, that all of the facts in this book will fascinate you.Whether you just have a passing interest in Mexico, or planning on visiting the country, or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapter. You will be able to amaze all of your friends and family with your newfound knowledge about Mexico. So what are you waiting for? Open the pages and get started learning more about Mexico!
Author: Captivating History Publisher: ISBN: 9781647486945 Category : Languages : en Pages : 106
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Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world.
Author: Al Lucero Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN: 1580085857 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 154
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When people have asked of a place to eat in Santa Fe, I find myself referring them to Maria's. Is the food good? Yes. But the margaritas they are the best. When you read this book, you'll know why. -Robert Redford, from the foreword On the rocks or frozen, with lemon or lime, with salt or without, nothing conjures up the festive spirit of Mexico and the Southwest quite like a margarita-especially one made with the best tequila. Al Lucero, owner of Maria's Restaurant in Santa Fe, has served up his nationally acclaimed, authentic margaritas for nearly 20 years. In this revised edition of The Great Margarita Book, Al offers more than 85 of his special formulas along with profiles of more than 75 premium tequilas, including discussions of the all-important blue agave and methods of tequila production, classification, and labeling. Also featuring recipes for spicy dishes from Maria's and other great tequila drinks, The Great Margarita Book is the quintessential guide to America's most festive cocktail. Salud! • Revised handbook to premium tequilas and margaritas with new photographs and updated tequila descriptions. • The previous edition has sold more than 50,000 copies.
Author: Trent Harding Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781983983887 Category : Languages : en Pages : 36
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Are you travelling to Mexico, or want to learn more about Mexican culture and all the great places to visit? This great book written for young readers teaches kids about Mexico's history, culture and even some basic spanish words.Theodore travels to Mexico City, Acapulco, Chichen Itza and other beautiful sites. He tries all sorts of food and even tries hot chillies. Your child will love learning about Mexico as they join in the adventures of Theodore the Bear. Get your copy now!
Author: Marion Morrison Publisher: Gareth Stevens Secondary Library ISBN: 9780836850239 Category : Mexico City (Mexico) Languages : en Pages : 0
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Now ranked as the world's second-largest city, Mexico City had its beginnings as the capital of the great Aztec empire. Its turbulent history has imprinted on the metropolis a unique mixture of cultures, including that of the ancient Aztecs, sixteenth-century Spanish conquerors, and modern Mexicans. The people of Mexico City today celebrate a variety of fantastic festivals and offer guests world-famous, mouth-watering cuisine. Great Cities of the World digs deep into what makes Mexico City a captivating capital. Book jacket.
Author: Waddy Thompson Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781528467056 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 326
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Excerpt from Recollections of Mexico It is equally true of nations as of individuals, that those who are not entirely assured Of a well-established and unquestioned position, are peculiarly sensitive to criticism, however kindly meant or respectfully expressed. Of no people in the world is this more true than of the Mexicans. They understand perfectly their true position in the estima tion of the world, notwithstanding their characteristic vaunting and gasconade. I think that it is generally true that men are most apt to boast of qualities which they are conscious of not possessing. The Mexican character has much that is good in it, but very much also that is bad. In bearing testimony to the former, I cannot be silent as to the latter - for indiscriminate praise is in its effects censure. My fault has been much more that of extenuation than setting down aught in malice - the latter cum, for I was treated with so much kindness by people of all classes, from the lepero in the streets up to the President, that it would be a source of deep pain to me to know that I had wantonly wounded the feelings of any one person in the broad circumference of the Republic. I assure them in all sincerity that I take a deep interest in their continued advances in the great career Of civil liberty, and 'their ultimate success in establishing Repub lican institutions on a permanent basis. God grant them success, both on their own account as well as for the great cause in which they have so long struggled, and under circumstances so discouraging. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Bill O'Neill
Author: Robert Ryal Miller
Author: Gilbert M. Joseph
Author: Elaine Landau
Author: Bill O'Neill
Author: Captivating History
Author: Al Lucero
Author: Trent Harding
Author: Marion Morrison
Author: François Chevalier
Author: Waddy Thompson