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Ancient Cities eBook Series

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  • Tenochtitlan

    Capital of the Aztec Empire

    by José Luis de Rojas ...
    Series series Ancient Cities
    Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire before the Spanish conquest, rivaled any other great city of its time. In Europe, only Paris, Venice, and Constantinople were larger. Cradled in the Valley of Mexico, the city is unique among New World capitals in that it was well-described and chronicled by the conquistadors who subsequently demolished it. This means that, though centuries of ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

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  • A Land So Strange

    The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca

    by Andrés Reséndez ...
    From a Bancroft Prize-winning historian, the gripping tale of a shipwrecked Spaniard who walked across America in the sixteenth century.**“Once you start this book, it's nearly impossible to put it down.” -**Washington PostIn 1527, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane and knocked off course by a colossal error of ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Patria

    A spellbinding history of South America, as heard on hit podcast The Rest Is History

    by Laurence Blair ...
    An extraordinary adventure into South America’s epic history'Absolutely wonderful' DOMINIC SANDBROOK'A luscious, erudite romp ... a tour de force of literary mezcla' ALICE ALBINIA'A magnificent contribution to the Latin American canon' MARIE ARANAIn this sweeping exploration of the continent's forgotten past, Laurence Blair takes as his waymarks nine countries that can’t be found on a map: van... ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Conquistadors

    by Michael Wood ...
    The Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century was one of the most important and cataclysmic events in history. Spanish expeditions endured incredible hardships in order to open up the lands of the 'New World', and few stories in history can match these for drama and endurance.In Conquistadors, Michael Wood follows in the footsteps of some of the greatest of the Spanish adventurers ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

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  • The Incas - Uncovering The Mysteries of Inca

    Forgotten Empires Series, #1

    by Peter Delagio ...
    Series Book 1 - Forgotten Empires Series
    Uncovering The Mysteries of Inca (Forgotten Empires Series)The Incas are one of the most celebrated ancient civilizations. From truths learned by the study of their daily lives to far-fetched tales of unspeakable riches, there is much to be told.In this book you will discover all about the Inca, who they were, how they lived, their financial systems, farming methods and so much more. And the gold… ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Matthew Restall, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    With startling speed, Spanish conquistadors invaded hundreds of Native American kingdoms, took over the mighty empires of the Aztecs and Incas, and initiated an unprecedented redistribution of the world's resources and balance of power. They changed the course of history, but the myth they established was even stranger than their real achievements. This Very Short Introduction deploys the latest ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Magdalena

    River of Dreams: A Story of Colombia

    by Wade Davis ...
    A captivating new book from Wade Davis--award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade--that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and futureTravelers often become enchanted with the first country that captures their hearts and gives them license to be free. For Wade Davis ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Aztecs

    by Michael E. Smith ...
    Series series Peoples of America
    The Aztecs brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.A thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thoughtIncorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central ... Read more

    $38.00 USD

  • The Inca

    Lost Civilizations

    by Kevin Lane ...
    Series Book 13 - Lost Civilizations
    In their heyday the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the ‘Romans of the Americas’, these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometre road network ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • The Death of Aztec Tenochtitlan, the Life of Mexico City

    by Barbara E. Mundy ...
    Series series Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Series in Latin American and Latino Art and Culture
    Winner, Book Prize in Latin American Studies, Colonial Section of Latin American Studies Association (LASA), 2016ALAA Book Award, Association for Latin American Art/Arvey Foundation, 2016The capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, was, in its era, one of the largest cities in the world. Built on an island in the middle of a shallow lake, its population numbered perhaps 150,000, with another 350 ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • The History of Latin America

    by Susan Nichols ...
    Series series Exploring Latin America
    This title authoritatively recounts the main events in the history of Latin America and highlights the men and women who played key roles in the establishment and growth of the region. Though long inhabited only by various Amerindian tribes, Latin America was transformed by the arrival of Europeans, who built colonial empires across the region beginning in the sixteenth century. Much of Latin ... Read more

    $25.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Oxford Handbook of the Aztecs

    Edited by Deborah L. Nichols, Enrique Rodríguez-Alegría ...
    Series series Oxford Handbooks
    The Oxford Handbook of the Aztecs, the first of its kind, provides a current overview of recent research on the Aztec empire, the best documented prehispanic society in the Americas. Chapters span from the establishment of Aztec city-states to the encounter with the Spanish empire and the Colonial period that shaped the modern world. Articles in the Handbook take up new research trends and ... Read more

    $46.79 USD