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Author: Zain Deane Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581578814 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 403
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With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Tour the heartland of the Aztec and Maya empires, ancient Mexico’s greatest civilizations, including Mexico City, the Yucata´n Peninsula, Chiapas, and Campeche. Through their astounding ruins, the institutions that have chronicled their legacies, and the visible traces of their culture today, this guide shows you the glory of ancient and mighty civilizations.
Author: Zain Deane Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581578814 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 403
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With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Tour the heartland of the Aztec and Maya empires, ancient Mexico’s greatest civilizations, including Mexico City, the Yucata´n Peninsula, Chiapas, and Campeche. Through their astounding ruins, the institutions that have chronicled their legacies, and the visible traces of their culture today, this guide shows you the glory of ancient and mighty civilizations.
Author: Zain Deane Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1581571070 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Tour the heartland of the Aztec and Maya empires, ancient Mexico’s greatest civilizations, including Mexico City, the Yucata´n Peninsula, Chiapas, and Campeche. Through their astounding ruins, the institutions that have chronicled their legacies, and the visible traces of their culture today, this guide shows you the glory of ancient and mighty civilizations.
Author: Zain Deane Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581579004 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 344
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A complete guide to the populous Mexican capitol and surrounding areas. Welcome to Mexico City, the oldest city in the Americas and one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Zain Dean introduces you to its unique mix of ancient empire and modern, sophisticated society: “If you’re willing to brave its often misunderstood exterior,” he writes, “you’ll be rewarded by a city that has been fascinating adventurers, wanderers, and explorers for thousands of years.” Mexico’s capital and its environs offer pre-Hispanic ruins and magnificent temples, as well as ritzy retreats, spectacular volcanoes, and picturesque historic areas. You’ll also find dining, shopping, and accommodations to suit every budget. Sections thoughtfully and thoroughly cover the myths and realities of travel in Mexico, language and monetary concerns, and health and safety issues. More than 100 photographs and detailed maps round out the package, making this guidebook an indispensable resource.
Author: Billy Wellman Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discover the Story of Mexico, From Ancient Secrets to Modern Times Two manuscripts in one book: Mexican History: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Mexico, from Its Ancient Civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, and War of Independence to the Present History of Ancient Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to Pre-Columbian Mexico and Its Civilizations, Such as the Olmecs, Maya, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Toltecs, and Aztecs Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of Mexico's rich history, where ancient civilizations, fierce battles, and transformative eras unfold in a vivid tapestry of human endeavor. This dual exploration, Mexican History and History of Ancient Mexico, is your golden ticket to understanding the profound forces that have shaped this fascinating nation from its earliest days to the present. Dive into Mexican History: A Thrilling Expedition Through Time Ancient Foundations Unearthed: Journey back to where it all began with the Olmecs, marvel at Maya ingenuity, witness the might of the Toltec and Aztec empires, and discover the Purépecha Empire's resistance. Colonial Conquests Unraveled: From the splendors of New Spain to the heroic struggles of independence, witness the birth of a nation forged in the crucible of revolution. Wars and Reforms Revisited: Relive the pivotal Mexican-American War, the French Intervention, and the transformative eras of dictators and democrats shaping modern Mexico. The Modern Tapestry: From revolutionary heroes to contemporary politics, understand the events and figures that define today's Mexico. Uncover the History of Ancient Mexico: A Chronicle of Pre-Columbian Splendor Explore the origins of North America's first city and the inventors of chocolate and rubber balls. Delve into the complexities of Mexico's first logo-syllabic writing system and the empire dedicated to a hummingbird god. Discover the military prowess of Aztec Jaguar warriors and the cunning tactics of Cortés against the Aztecs. Understand ancient beliefs about creation and the afterlife, revealing the profound impact of Mexico's ancient civilizations on the modern world. Why This Journey Is Unmissable: ���� Gain unparalleled insights into the civilizations that flourished before Columbus and their lasting influence on the world. ����️ Explore the confluence of cultures, ideas, and battles that carved the destiny of a nation. ���� Connect with the historical narratives of resilience, innovation, and spirit that echo through Mexico's past and present. Embark on this journey to discover the soul of Mexico, a story of civilizations, conquests, and triumphs that continue to shape the world we live in today.
Author: Joan Stoltman Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC ISBN: 1534563105 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 106
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Students are taught that the Aztecs were destroyed by Hernán Cortéz, the conqueror of Mexico. However, there is much to learn about who the Aztec people were before they were conquered. The native Mexicans were part of a rich and vibrant culture that spanned hundreds of years. To understand this complicated society, readers are provided with an engaging main text and colorful photographs and historical images. Informative sidebars throughout detail the long history, and sudden defeat, of the Aztec Empire.
Author: Peter O. Koch Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476621063 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 284
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Tracing events from the discovery of the New World through the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521, this book discusses the battles between the Spanish explorers and the Aztecs--battles that culminated in the ruin of a civilization. The first half of the work alternates between Aztec and Spanish history, discussing events and motivations on each side as the two cultures expanded toward one another on their way to inevitable conflict. Placing special emphasis on Aztec mythology and religious beliefs, the author explains how the Spanish exploited the Aztecs' own cultural practices to insure the success of their invasion. The gold-and-glory engines driving the Spanish Crown and the actions of contemporary Spanish explorers such as Juan Ponce de Leon and Francisco Cordoba are examined. The concluding chapters give a thorough account of the struggle between Hernan Cortes and the Aztec ruler Montezuma, including the role of other indigenous tribes in the eventual downfall of the empire. The final chapter details the siege of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, and summarizes the ultimate destruction of the Aztec civilization.
Author: Publisher: Guggenheim Museum ISBN: Category : Aztec art Languages : en Pages : 380
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The Aztecs were the Native American people who dominated northern Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century. A nomadic culture, the Aztecs eventually settled on several small islands in Lake Texcoco where, in 1325, they founded the town of Tenochtitlan, modern-day Mexico City. Fearless warriors and pragmatic builders, the Aztecs created an empire during the 15th century that was surpassed in size in the Americas only by that of the Incas in Peru. The Aztecs are the most extensively documented of all Amerindian civilizations at the time of European contact in the 16th century. Various sources, including those of religious, military, and social historians left invaluable records of all aspects of life and together with modern archaeological inquiries portray the formation and flourishing of a complex imperial state. The Aztec Empire, organized by Felipe Sol's Olgu'n, the distinguished curator and director of the Museo Nacional de Antropologia in Mexico City, provides not only a thorough representation of Aztec society at the zenith of the empire in the 15th century, but also the context for its development, expansion, and influence. The exhibition features more than 500 archaeological objects and works from Mexico and the United States, including jewelry, works of precious metals, and household as well as ceremonial artifacts. Many of the objects have never been seen outside Mexico, and many will be exhibited with works from the U.S. collections for the first time. This accompanying catalogue includes scholarly essays by foremost Mexican and U.S. authorities from diverse fields and promises to become a major reference on the subject. The essays provide in-depth discussions of various aspects of the culture, such as the Aztec view of the cosmos; their religion and rituals; daily life of common citizens, as well as the nobility; and ecological and anthropological evaluations. It also provides expanded, detailed catalogue information for each work in the exhibition.