Mexiko by Anonymous
"Mexiko" by Anonymous is a historical account that was probably written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of Mexico's ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on the Toltecs and Aztecs, their achievements in various cultural and scientific fields, as well as the historical events leading up to Mexico's struggles for independence from Spanish rule. The author delves into the architectural marvels of the past, the impact of European colonization, and
the social dynamics within Mexican society. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the ancient civilizations of Mexico, particularly highlighting the advancements made by the Toltecs and Aztecs in crafts, the arts, and sciences long before European arrival. It discusses significant contributions such as architecture, including pyramidal constructions and unique agricultural practices. The narrative raises significant themes of cultural loss through colonization, notably the destruction of invaluable manuscripts and artworks, alongside the brutal practices of the Aztec religion. This historical backdrop sets the stage for understanding the profound changes Mexico faced during and after the Spanish conquest, leading into the independence movement and exploring the challenges of governance and social unrest that would follow in the years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Mexiko De Aarde en haar volken, Jaargang 1865 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36440 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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