Aztec is a compelling story, unusual in that it is told from the point of view of one of the vanquished, rather than by the conquerors. I read gary jenningss aztec and enjoyed it immensely. Gary jenningss aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Aztec ebook por gary jennings 9780765392176 rakuten kobo. Gary jenningss 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, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan cortas and his.
Pdf aztec book by gary jennings free download 754 pages. May 16, 2006 gary jenningss 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, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan cortas and his. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the pdf aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan. The former aztec empire is now a colony called new spain in which the indians are enslaved to great estates that are actually. The primary character of the first book makes his only appearance, at his execution, in the first chapter of this one.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. While we wait, heres my third selection for my 11part series on my favourite authors of historical fiction. Before he passed away, in aztec autumn he took the conflict between the aztecs and the spanish to their next major clash, a war that erupted two decades after the conquest. Does anyone know where i can find an audiobook of aztec by gary jennings. The series reveals the very depths of aztec civilization and the history of mexicofrom the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan cortas and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the aztec empire. Jennings is one of my favorite authors and aztec remains one of my top 5 all time great books. Gary jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his books, which often included hazardous travel. In this colorful and exciting era of swords and cloaks, upheaval and revolution, a young beggar boy, in whose blood runs that of both spanish and aztec royalty must claim his birthright. Gary jennings ebooks epub and pdf format gary jennings ebooks. Jennings makes it seem so real with the letters to the king at the beginning of every chapter. The third volume in gary jennings historical epic that began with the aztec and aztec autumn.
Uneven, comparatively brief sequel to jenningss epic historical tale aztec 1980. The fourth installment of the aztec series by gary jennings is wonderful. It is the first of two novels jennings wrote in the aztec series. He befriends a spanish notary who understands the aztec language and begins to learn spanish in a mission.
By the time id finished it, i felt like id lived the life of mixtli. Aztec began the story of probably the greatest native civilisation that inhabited north america in the region now known as mexico. The narrator is mixtil, who has more trouble understanding the spanish conquerors catholic religion than they claim to have in comprehending the aztec faith. Superb reprisal of hidalgoindependence movement in mexicofollowing in footsteps of forebear, gary jennings trilogy aztec, aztec blood, aztec autumn, the jennings clan has continued the fourth in the accurate and pertinent historical time period of the northcentral mejica anahuacindigenous colonial independence era one could only hope to continue the quintology. Aztec autumn isbn 97807653175 pdf epub gary jennings. Born in buena vista, virginia in 1928, jennings passed. Aztec autumn is a sequel to gary jennings earlier novel, aztec. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 754 pages and is available in paperback format. I bought raptor on the strength of that first experience. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Gary jennings ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall.
Gary jennings september 20, 1928 february, 1999 was an american author who wrote childrens and adult novels. Buy a cheap copy of aztec blood book by gary jennings. I imagine later today ill have some good news to announce. Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. Aztec autumn by gary jennings and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gary jennings aztec series tells the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. Really excited to be answering your questions here. Gary jenningss aztec autumn recreates a forgotten chapter of history in all its splendor and unforgettable passion. A gary jennings novel is always a breathless, exotic and occasionally shocking ride, and this is no exception. Hello everyone, my ebook is still publishing according to amazon. The former aztec empire is now a colony called new spain in which the indians are. Based on extensive research, gary jennings aztec recreates the ancient mexican empire. Born in buena vista, virginia in 1928, jennings passed away in 1999 in.
Human sacrifice, the great pyramid of tenochtitlan, quetzalcoatl the feathered serpent. Ranks alongside aztec as gary jennings greatest work. The book is written as a series of letters from the bishop of the see of new spain to king carlos of spain containing a transcribed. Aztec is a 1980 historical fiction novel by gary jennings. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of herna n corta s and his conquistadores. Third in a trilogy of early mexico that began with aztec and continued with aztec autumn, aztec blood is closer to a pure adventure novel than jennings other works. Smith he contradictions of aztec culture both puzzle and fascinate modern readers. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and. The book aztec was first published in 1980 and this book aztec autumn was published in 1996, that is a heck of a long time between books but as with all of gary jennings novels the wait is worth it.
The aztec people have been conquered and a bloody revolt of the indians put down. Gary jenningss aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. John milius in talks to adapt aztec novel into miniseries. Raptor is, like, about the absolute worst historical novel i have ever read and brother ive read a ton of em. The journeyer by gary jennings overdrive rakuten overdrive. Aztec ebook by gary jennings 9780765392176 rakuten kobo. The aztecs practiced a religion based upon warfare, human sacrifice, and other violent and bloody ritu als, but they also created exquisite works of art and beautiful lyric poetry that still speaks to us today. But one proud aztec, tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to his despised conquerors. Making capricious but expeditious use of expansive research into aztec culture and rites, jennings, a boisterous storyteller, has amassed hundreds of bawdy, grisly, occasionally funny, handsomely scenic detailsand he offers them in a sleek, urbane, picaresque adventure. Gary jennings is a wellknown author of epic historical novels, each one set in a different period but all sharing the theme of survival by wit and chance in violent times. Adults, historical fiction, political aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. The remaining three novels were written by other authors after jennings died in 1999. Much like aztec, it is a first person narrative, this time concerning marco polo and his journey from italy to the court of the yuan emperor khubilai via the middle east, persia, nepal and finally china and, later on, several other places.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan cortas and his. From that point, the story is told from the viewpoint of the burned heretics son, an aztec prince from an area not subjugated by the. Having watched the gruesome autodafc of dark cloud, the doomed, conflicted hero of aztec, tenamxtli, dark clouds son, vows revenge on the spaniards who have conquered and destroyed the aztec empire. Gary jennings usually structures his historical novels around a narrator who comes of age in the. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, mixtlidark cloud, aztec reveals the very depths of aztec civilization from the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital. In this colorful and exciting era of swords and cloaks, upheaval and revolution, a young beggar boy, in whose blood run. Aztec rage by gary jennings, robert gleason, junius podrug. Aug 06, 2011 hello everyone, my ebook is still publishing according to amazon. Gary jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his books, which often included hazardous travelexploring every corner of mexico for his aztec novels, retracing the numerous wanderings of marco polo for the journeyers, joining nine different circuses for spangle, and roaming the balkans for raptor. The series reveals the very depths of aztec civilization and the history of mexicofrom the peak and featherbanner splendor of the aztec capital of tenochtitlan to the arrival of hernan cortas and his conquistadores, and their. The book is written as a series of letters from the bishop of the see of new spain to king carlos of spain containing a transcribed biography of mixtli full named chicomexochitl tlilectic mixtli, seven flower dark cloud, in nahuatl, an elderly aztec man, by spanish catholic monks during the 16th century.
This was the first gary jennings book i ever readand i was hooked forever. I put it down twice, for months at a time, it hit me so hard. Buy aztec by gary jennings from amazons fiction books store. Download and enjoy your favorite gary jennings audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. In 1980, after the successful novel aztec, he specialized in writing adult historical fiction novels. Though the coauthors wrote the novel from the notes of jennings writtings, you could not tell the difference if he wrote the book or they did. Gary jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his books, which often included hazardous travelexploring every corner of mexico for his aztec novels, retracing the numerous wanderings of marco polo for the journeyers, join. He dreams of restoring the lost glory of the aztec empire, and recruits an army of rebels to mount an insurrection against the seemingly invincible power of. Gary jennings usually structures his historical novels. Aztec, gary jennings new york times bestselling literary masterpiece is the quintessential historical novel of that mighty civilization and its conquest by the spanish conquistadors. The spanish, including the clergy, are shown to be cruel, arrogant invaders of a noble. Gary jennings, a prolific writer whose books included the bestselling novel aztec, about the aztec war against the spanish conquistadors, died on saturday at his home in pompton lakes, n.
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