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Gary Jennings's 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...

"Jennings combines inexhaustible research with the yarn-spinner's art, drawing indelible portraits of Marco [Polo] . . . on the long journey. Stunning." — Los Angeles Times Book ReviewMarco Polo was nicknamed "Marco of the millions" because his Venetian countrymen took the grandiose stories of his travels to be exaggerated, if not outright lies. As he lay dying, his priest, family, and friends offered him a last chance to confess his mendacity, and Marco, i...

Gary Jennings's Aztec Autumn recreates a forgotten chapter of history in all its splendor and unforgettable passion.The magnificent Aztec empire has fallen beneath the brutal heal of the Spaniards. But one proud Aztec, Tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to his despised conquerors. 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 mighty Spain.Tenamaxt...

As archaeologists quickly learned, there are numerous temples dedicated to gods all across Mesoamerica, from the Olmec and Toltec to the Aztec and Maya. Furthermore, thousands of people still gather in the ruins of Mesoamerican cities, even as researchers learn more about the civilizations that continue to fascinate modern societies.To the Aztec, Huitzilopochtli wore a blue-green hummingbird helmet and was draped in pure white heron feathers. He carried a smoking mirror, an obsidia...

The third volume in Gary Jennings' historical epic that began with the Aztec and Aztec Autumn. Now comes the thrilling Aztec Blood.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. From the torrid streets of the City of the Dead along the Veracruz Coast to the ageless glory of Seville in Old Spain, Crist...

North and South America meet on the narrow isthmus of Panama and is where east met west in the early 16th century with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. Panama City is the capital of Panama and is located at the entrance of the Panama Canal. In the natural world, Panama is a melting pot of biodiversity where the species of the two Americas meet and mingle.TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Panama - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sigh...

This sequel to Aztec returns to the Mexico of the conquistador. The young Aztec leader, Tenamáxtli, courageously refuses to bow to his foreign rulers, vowing revenge on the Spaniards who have conquered and destroyed his society. Driven to rebuild the Aztec Empire, Tenamáxtli secretly recruits an army to fight the seemingly invincible Spanish forces. His quest takes us through high adventure, passionate women, unlikely allies, bright hope, and bitter tragedy. Guided by exhaustive r...

Juan is a "mestizo," of mixed Spanish and Indio heritage, sure to be doomed to a short, violent life begging on the streets. But Juan has a special gift for handling horses and an ability to defend himself at a time when a man's best friends are his horse and his sword. Only El Mestizo, the half-caste son of the conqueror Cortés, knows that the blood of kings flows in the young beggar.After killing a man for beating a horse, Juan becomes a highwayman and horse thief before disguisi...

The fascinating history of Mexico that began in the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Aztec continuesJuan Rios comes from a long line of Aztec warriors. Slave to a Spanish gun-maker, he becomes the finest gunsmith and sharpshooter in colonial Mexico. But Juan has a secret life as the revolucion's #1 gun-runner.Juan falls for the beautiful Maria, a beautiful writer and fearless revolucionaria whose dream of freedom is a ...

In the magnificent Aztec empire, broken under the Spanish boot, valiant men and fearless women rise to battle their brutal overlords.Don Juan de Zavala, the most skilled fighter in all of New Spain, is gifted with weapons and horses—and women. But as a warrior-priest leads an Aztec revolt and Napoleon's armies invade Spain, Zavala can no longer stay neutral, especially when a shocking secret from his lurid past threatens the very existence of the Spanish Crown....

It is early summer in Brighton, 1839. A young woman, Miss Emily Cheston, is about to enter society the upcoming season, but first she needs to improve her musical and art talents. However, her new music teacher seems to take a passionately interest in her, and soon she finds herself utterly in love. As summer turns to autumn, Emily has a difficult choice to make…An extract from the story:"May I?" he asked and sighed in delight"Yes," I said breathlessly, feeling slight...

The brand new instalment in the explosive, obsessive Killing Eve series - the inspiration behind the BAFTA-winning drama starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh.'This twisty, jaw-dropping tale kept me gripped from beginning to end.' — International bestselling author Tess GerritsenAll these battle scars, my love… You're running out of lives.Determined to escape the iron shackles of the Twelve, Eve and Oxana are trying...