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"A dazzling and hypnotic historical novel."--The New York Times
"Anyone who reads, anyone who still lusts for adventure or that book you can't put down, will glory in Aztec."--Los Angeles Times
"Anyone who reads, anyone who still lusts for adventure or that book you can't put down, will glory in Aztec."--Los Angeles Times
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Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, Mixtli-Dark Cloud, Aztec reveals the very depths of Aztec civilization from the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hernán Cortás and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire. The story of Mixtli is the story of the Aztecs themselves---a compelling, epic tale of heroic dignity and a colossal civilization's rise and fall.
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THAT we may be better acquainted with our colony of New Spain, of its peculiarities, its riches, the people who possessed it, and the beliefs, rites, and ceremonies which they heretofore held, we wish to be informed of all matters appertaining to the Indians during their existence in that land before the coming of our liberating forces, ambassadors, evangels, and colonizers. Read the first page
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THAT we may be better acquainted with our colony of New Spain, of its peculiarities, its riches, the people who possessed it, and the beliefs, rites, and ceremonies which they heretofore held, we wish to be informed of all matters appertaining to the Indians during their existence in that land before the coming of our liberating forces, ambassadors, evangels, and colonizers. Read the first page
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Historical fiction at its best!,
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This review is from: Aztec (Paperback)
Aztec portrays the life of an elderly Aztec man named Mixtli, who lived during the late 15th and 16th centuries. The form used by the author is quite interesting. The premise is that King Carlos I of Spain wanted to know more about the life of his new subjects, the Aztecs, and has therefore asked the bishop of New Spain to find someone that could recite the history and traditions of the Aztecs. The book is therefore a verbatim transcription of the story told by Mixtli, as well as the letters sent by the bishop to King Carlos.The first two thirds of the book takes place before the first sight of a Spanish ship in that area, so the novel mostly portrays the life of the Aztecs (or rather the Mexica, as we learn that they did not called themselves 'Aztec') in the years before the Spanish conquest. The novel is very long and is full of social, political, historical and religious details and information. Although it is clear that the author has done a great deal of research to be able to write a novel of this magnitude, the information is communicated in a very enjoyable (and sometimes very crude!) fashion. As a reader, I really had the feeling that I was listening to an old Aztec storyteller. In my view, this novel is a master piece as it gives a very informative yet quite entertaining portrayal of the Aztec culture.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Were the Aztecs really that horny and kinky?,
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This review is from: Aztec (Mass Market Paperback)
I finally read this novel after photographer Camilo Cruz recommended it. I was blown away. Jennings did an extraordinary job here. He recreated the Aztec world in a way that no historical text ever could have. I was impressed by the historical accuracy of the story but more so by Jennings' creativity and extrapolations which served to fill the gaps of Mexica history--gaps which the Spaniards rendered when they slaughtered the intellectual class, burned the native texts and razed the temples. However, I was jarred and slightly disturbed by the frequent scenes of fornication and sexual perversion in the novel. Were the Aztecs really that horny and kinky? I don't know. The historical texts never seem to touch this subject. Nevertheless, that Mexico was populated by an estimated 25-30 million Indians in 1492 is perhaps proof enough that Indians were certainly far more sexually active than their European counterparts. Aztec is a phenomenal read.
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An amazing source for fact even for fiction,
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You learn quite a lot about the aztec civilization along with a great read. I read this quite a long time ago and it still sticks in my head. I am making a review as I came back to find a copy so I could re-read it. It denfinetly is a page turner and yes I never wanted it to end.....
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