The Aztec Priestess

Author : Jake Logan
Publisher : Berkley
ISBN 13 : 9780515121438
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aztec Priestess written by Jake Logan and published by Berkley. This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stuck in the middle of a cattle war, Slocum faces a double mystery in a strange gold coin he has found and a beautiful Aztec woman who keeps showing up whenever his luck is about to run out.

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dance of the Eagles written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the heart of the Aztec Empire in a thrilling tale of love, war, and resistance. Aztec Warrior and Sun Priestess Atzán and Izel find themselves thrust into the fight for their lives as the Spanish conquistadors set their sights on the mighty city of Tenochtitlan. Unveiling a Traitor within their own council, Atzán and Izel must navigate a web of deceit and manipulation. With the fate of their people hanging in the balance, they embark on a daring mission to expose the traitor and unite the Aztec forces. Drums of War thunder across the land as the Aztecs face the technologically superior Spanish army. Atzán, a jaguar warrior fueled by rage and determination, and Izel, a priestess wielding ancient prayers and unwavering faith, become the symbols of Aztec resistance. Whispers and Deception become their weapons. By exploiting the simmering discontent within the Spanish ranks, Atzán and Izel sow discord and distrust amongst the invaders. Outsmarting the Spanish through cunning tactics and a deep understanding of their land, they strike a series of blows that threaten to cripple the conquistadors' advance. Love and War intertwine as Atzán and Izel fight side by side. Their bond, forged in the crucible of battle, becomes a beacon of hope for the Aztec people. Will their courage and strategic brilliance be enough to repel the Spanish invasion and preserve the Aztec way of life? Dive into this epic tale of Aztec heroism, betrayal, and the unwavering fight for freedom.

Author : John Bierhorst
Publisher : Quill
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hungry Woman written by John Bierhorst and published by Quill. This book was released on 1993 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of narratives from Aztec Indian lore.

Author : Field Museum of Natural History
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aztec World written by Field Museum of Natural History and published by . This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aztec World is an illustrated survey of the Aztecs based on insightful research by a team of international experts from the United States and Mexico. In addition to traditional subjects like cosmology, religion, human sacrifice, and political history, this book covers such contemporary concerns as the environment and agriculture, health and disease, women and social status, and urbanism. It also discusses the effects of European conquests on Aztec culture and society, in addition to offering modern perspectives on their civilization. The text is accompanied by colorful illustrations and photos of artifacts from the best collections in Mexico, including those of the Templo Mayor Museum and the National Museum of Anthropology, both in Mexico City, as well as pieces from archaeological sites and virtual reconstructions of lost artwork. The book accompanies an exhibition at The Field Museum.

Author : Tori Telfer
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062956043
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Confident Women written by Tori Telfer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoroughly entertaining and darkly humorous roundup of history’s notorious but often forgotten female con artists and their bold, outrageous scams—by the acclaimed author of Lady Killers. From Elizabeth Holmes and Anna Delvey to Frank Abagnale and Charles Ponzi, audacious scams and charismatic scammers continue to intrigue us as a culture. As Tori Telfer reveals in Confident Women, the art of the con has a long and venerable tradition, and its female practitioners are some of the best—or worst. In the 1700s in Paris, Jeanne de Saint-Rémy scammed the royal jewelers out of a necklace made from six hundred and forty-seven diamonds by pretending she was best friends with Queen Marie Antoinette. In the mid-1800s, sisters Kate and Maggie Fox began pretending they could speak to spirits and accidentally started a religious movement that was soon crawling with female con artists. A gal calling herself Loreta Janeta Velasquez claimed to be a soldier and convinced people she worked for the Confederacy—or the Union, depending on who she was talking to. Meanwhile, Cassie Chadwick was forging paperwork and getting banks to loan her upwards of $40,000 by telling people she was Andrew Carnegie’s illegitimate daughter. In the 1900s, a 40something woman named Margaret Lydia Burton embezzled money all over the country and stole upwards of forty prized show dogs, while a few decades later, a teenager named Roxie Ann Rice scammed the entire NFL. And since the death of the Romanovs, women claiming to be Anastasia have been selling their stories to magazines. What about today? Spoiler alert: these “artists” are still conning. Confident Women asks the provocative question: Where does chutzpah intersect with a uniquely female pathology—and how were these notorious women able to so spectacularly dupe and swindle their victims?

Author : Frances F. Berdan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108894410
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Everyday Life in the Aztec World written by Frances F. Berdan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Everyday Life in the Aztec World, Frances Berdan and Michael E. Smith offer a view into the lives of real people, doing very human things, in the unique cultural world of Aztec central Mexico. The first section focuses on people from an array of social classes - the emperor, a priest, a feather worker, a merchant, a farmer, and a slave - who interacted in the economic, social and religious realms of the Aztec world. In the second section, the authors examine four important life events where the lives of these and others intersected: the birth and naming of a child, market day, a day at court, and a battle. Through the microscopic views of individual types of lives, and interweaving of those lives into the broader Aztec world, Berdan and Smith recreate everyday life in the final years of the Aztec Empire.

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aztec Warrior's Bride written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey into the Heart of the Aztec Empire: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Unwavering Courage Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Xochitl, a young Aztec woman caught between the sanctity of the temple and the fierce loyalty of a warrior's wife. As whispers of a looming invasion reach the bustling city of Tenochtitlan, Xochitl defies tradition, choosing love over a life of piety. Uncover Forbidden Knowledge: When she becomes the unconventional bride of the formidable Jaguar Paw, Xochitl finds herself thrust into a world of warriors and battle preparations. Driven by a desire to protect her newfound love and her city, she embarks on a perilous quest, venturing into the hidden chambers of the temple to unearth forgotten knowledge. Face the Threat of the Unknown: The scrolls she discovers paint a chilling picture – monstrous figures wielding strange weapons, arriving on colossal ships. This prophecy of coming doom throws the city into a frenzy. Can Xochitl convince the skeptical Aztec council of the impending danger? Love and Duty Entwined: As the colossal ships breach the horizon, Xochitl stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the warrior wives, their camaraderie forging a bond even stronger than fear. But amidst the chaos of war, she faces the agonizing wait for news of Jaguar Paw, the man who stole her heart and ignited a fire of defiance within her. A Gripping Historical Saga: Experience the rich tapestry of Aztec culture, from the vibrant rituals of the temple to the brutal realities of warfare. Xochitl's story is a captivating blend of historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and the unwavering spirit of a people fighting for their survival. Unravel the Mystery: Will Xochitl's courage and newfound knowledge be enough to save her city from the clutches of the invaders? Will her love for Jaguar Paw survive the brutal battle raging on the horizon? Delve into this epic tale and discover the breathtaking conclusion that awaits.

Author : Zukame
Publisher : Zukame
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Feminine Conquest written by Zukame and published by Zukame. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquests are men's business, yet in the Conquest of Mexico there is a woman at its center. Five centuries after the Spaniards' arrival to Mexico, most of its people still believe the Spanish conquistadors conquered the Aztec Empire. British Boudicca and French Joan of Arc fought against foreign invaders; but in Mexico, a Native woman―Malintzin, fought on the side of the foreign conquerors. This anomalous phenomenon has been grossly overlooked by historians, who have allowed Hernán Cortés to steal the show while omitting the credits to Malintzin who directed it. In his first book, Zukame explores one of the greatest omissions in the study of this historical event―the immense contribution of Mesoamerican women in the overthrow of the Aztec Empire and subsequent imposition of Spanish rule. In this book, the author relies on scientific studies as well as on his personal observations of the living conditions in Mexico today. More than just a history book, Feminine Conquest, offers the reader a distinct manner of observing not just historical events but the very nature of reality.

Author : Lori Boornazian Diel
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292782284
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tira de Tepechpan written by Lori Boornazian Diel and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created in Tepechpan, a relatively minor Aztec city in Central Mexico, the Tira de Tepechpan records important events in the city's history from 1298 through 1596. Most of the history is presented pictographically. A line of indigenous year signs runs the length of the Tira, with images above the line depicting events in Tepechpan and images below the line recording events at Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire and later the seat of Spanish rule. Written annotations amplify some of the images. In this volume, which includes color plates of the entire Tira, Lori Boornazian Diel investigates the motives behind the creation and modification of the Tira in the second half of the sixteenth century. She identifies the Tira's different contributors and reconciles their various histories by asking why these painters and annotators, working at different times, recorded the events that they did. Comparing the Tira to other painted histories from Central Mexico, Diel demonstrates that the main goal of the Tira was to establish the antiquity, autonomy, and prestige of Tepechpan among the Central Mexican city-states that vied for power and status in the preconquest and colonial worlds. Offering the unique point of view of a minor city with grand ambitions, this study of the Tira reveals imperial strategy from the grassroots up, showing how a subject city negotiated its position under Aztec and Spanish control.

Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Scholastic Non-Fiction
ISBN 13 : 1407161571
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horrible Histories: Angry Aztecs written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic Non-Fiction. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs, including why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going to end and their horrible habit of drinking live toads in wine. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.