Aztec Blood: A Journey Through the Heart of Ancient Mexico

By Gary Jennings

Aztec Blood is a historical novel by Gary Jennings that tells the story of Mixtli, a young Aztec warrior. The novel is set in the 15th century, during the reign of Moctezuma II, and follows Mixtli as he witnesses the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire.

Aztec Blood

by Gary Jennings

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1837 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	769 pages

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Mixtli is a member of the Jaguar Warriors, an elite Aztec military unit. He is a skilled warrior and a loyal subject of Moctezuma. However, he is also a witness to the cruelty and oppression of the Aztec Empire. He sees the Aztecs sacrifice thousands of people to their gods, and he watches as the Spanish conquistadors arrive in Mexico and begin to conquer the Aztec Empire.

Aztec Blood is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young man who witnesses the rise and fall of an empire. Jennings' writing is vivid and immersive, and he brings the Aztec world to life in all its glory and brutality.

Characters

• Mixtli: A young Aztec warrior who is a member of the Jaguar Warriors.
• Moctezuma II: The emperor of the Aztec Empire.
• Hernán Cortés: The Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
• Malinche: An Aztec woman who served as Cortés' interpreter and mistress.

Themes

• The rise and fall of empires
• The cruelty and oppression of war
• The importance of loyalty
• The search for identity

Reviews

"Aztec Blood is a masterpiece of historical fiction. Jennings' writing is vivid and immersive, and he brings the Aztec world to life in all its glory and brutality." - The New York Times

"A powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young man who witnesses the rise and fall of an empire." - The Washington Post

"Aztec Blood is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, or the human condition." - The Los Angeles Times

Aztec Blood

by Gary Jennings

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1837 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	769 pages

FREE