La Capital: The Biography of Mexico CityThe history of Mexico City is a sweeping, dramatic saga of individuals confronting victory and defeat, opulence and misery, euphoria and catastrophe. A colorful panorama, told by a Latin American correspondent of the New York Times. 16 pages of photos. |
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As soon as it made contact with the sea , the molten basalt exploded , sending
upward furious profusions of bubbles that vaporized when they reached the
water ' s surface . There was no appearance of a mountainous landmass
thrusting out ...
As soon as it made contact with the sea , the molten basalt exploded , sending
upward furious profusions of bubbles that vaporized when they reached the
water ' s surface . There was no appearance of a mountainous landmass
thrusting out ...
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24 When Martín rode through the capital , he insisted that any Spaniard he
encountered in the streets pay him the exaggerated courtesy of joining his
entourage until he reached his destination . Anyone failing to fall into rank could
expect ...
24 When Martín rode through the capital , he insisted that any Spaniard he
encountered in the streets pay him the exaggerated courtesy of joining his
entourage until he reached his destination . Anyone failing to fall into rank could
expect ...
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By the time he reached the capital , all church bells were ringing and the
insurrection had turned into a festival . Viceroy Gelves remained a virtual prisoner
in the Franciscan convent for many months , until his successor arrived from
Spain to ...
By the time he reached the capital , all church bells were ringing and the
insurrection had turned into a festival . Viceroy Gelves remained a virtual prisoner
in the Franciscan convent for many months , until his successor arrived from
Spain to ...
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La capital: the biography of Mexico City
Κριτική χρηστών - Not Available - Book VerdictKandell, former Latin American correspondent for the New York Times and a native of Mexico City, has written a magnificent 700-year history of the first big city of the new world, today its largest ... Ανάγνωση ολόκληρης της κριτικής
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Prologue | 3 |
The Valley and Its First Inhabitants | 9 |
The Cannibal Empire | 26 |
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