Feb 18, 1999 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. Gary jennings aztec series tells the extraordinary story of the last and greatest. Jennings does a good job covering the major aspects of aztec culture and gives the reader a good feel for what life would have been like, but many of the details are wrong. Gary jennings books list of books by author gary jennings. In this colorful and exciting era of swords and cloaks, upheaval and revolution, a young beggar boy, in whose blood run. 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. This novel was fast paced, fun, certainly unbelievable in most parts, but very good. The author and publisher have provided this e book to you without digital rights management software drm applied so that you can enjoy reading it on your personal devices. Gary jennings has produced in aztec a monumental novel, noted nicholas. Aztec autumn by gary jennings and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its the story of the titularly aztec guy named mixtli i guess they were actually called. Jennings is one of my favorite authors and aztec remains one of my top 5 all time great books.
Jennings is a little too into incest and sexual encounters for my taste. 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. The third volume in gary jennings historical epic that began with the aztec and aztec autumn. You may not print or post this e book, or make this e book publicly available in any way. 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 autumn is a sequel to gary jennings earlier novel, aztec.
Smith he contradictions of aztec culture both puzzle and fascinate modern readers. Can anyone reccomend any good books to read about the aztec empire. The first edition of the novel was published in 1980, and was written by gary jennings. May 16, 2006 gary jenningss aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. One generation after his people were brutally conquered and forced into subordination by the spaniards, a proud young aztec named tenamaxtl. Apr 12, 2016 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. Uneven, comparatively brief sequel to jenningss epic historical tale aztec 1980. Gary jennings exciting sequel to his best selling aztec, vividly recreates a forgotten chapter of history. Aztec revenge by gary jennings, junius podrug books on. In 1980, after the successful novel aztec, he specialized in writing adult historical fiction novels.
Aztec revenge ebook written by gary jennings, junius podrug. The story of what happened to the aztecs or the mexica, as they called. The book has been awarded with premio bancarella 1982. Gary jennings has produced in aztec a monumental novel, noted nicholas shakespeare in the london times. Aztec autumn 1997, a story of the aztecs following the spanish conquest. And the story is filled with revenge, though most of what mr. If you do not know about aztec history then this would not be a good introductory for it because you do not know what is true and what is fictional. He befriends a spanish notary who understands the aztec language and begins to learn spanish in a mission. This historical novel represents a triumph of research over art. See all books authored by gary jennings, including aztec, and aztec autumn, and more on.
The story follows an aztec man whos captured by the spanish inquisition and regales his life story from pauper to prince. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read aztec revenge. Gary jennings aztec series tells the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of north america. Gary jennings unfolds the story of the overthrow of the native mexicans through the voice of an amiable but wry aztec adventurer named mixtli. The story of mixtli is the story of the aztecs themselvesa compelling, epic tale of. 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. While we wait, heres my third selection for my 11part series on my favourite authors of historical fiction.
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. Aztec 2006 read online free book by gary jennings in epub,txt. Aztec series by gary jennings goodreads share book. 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. The primary character of the first book makes his only appearance, at his execution, in the first chapter of this one. I look forward to my drive to and from work to listen to this book. Similar to some of jennings other works, the hero of the story is in constant trouble but continues to avoid the ultimate. Gary jenningss 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. The first three books in this series were written by gary jennings.
The narrator is mixtil, who has more trouble understanding the spanish conquerors catholic religion than they claim to have in comprehending the aztec faith. Gary jennings september 20, 1928 february, 1999 was an american author who wrote childrens and adult novels. It is the first of two novels jennings wrote in the aztec series. Aztec is a 1980 historical fiction novel by gary jennings. Pullman based on extensive research, gary jennings aztec recreates the ancient mexican empire.
Gary jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his books, which often included hazardous travel. The book is a novel so most of the stuff has to be read under that light. Gary jennings died in february 1999 in pompton lakes, new jersey, aged 70, from heart failure. Gary jennings spent over a decade researching the aztec culture and created this nonfiction based fictional story about a culture so incredible different from our own, and yet even more cultured in some ways. Gary jennings was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his novels, which often included hazardous travelsexploring every corner of mexico for his aztec novels, retracing the numerous wanderings of marco polo for the journeyer, joining nine different circuses for spangle, and roaming the balkans to do raptor. 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. Can anyone reccomend any good books to read about the aztec. 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 hern n cort s and his.
This was the first gary jennings book i ever readand i was hooked forever. He was also popular for writing adult novels of historical fiction and gained prominence after the immense of his 1980 book called aztec. 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. 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.
I imagine later today ill have some good news to announce. 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. 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. Aug 18, 2001 gary jennings didnt write the book and therefore, i did not expect an exact copy of his writing style. My hat is off to gary jennings for his scholarship, the breadth of his. Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 754 pages and is available in paperback format. How historically accurate is aztec from gary jennings. Born in buena vista, virginia in 1928, jennings passed away in 1999 in pompton lakes, new jersey, leaving behind a rich legacy of historical fiction and outlines for new. I started to read this book several years ago, before coming to mexico, and. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Gary jennings audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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