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Mexico
Author: James A. Michener
A Michener novel, started in 1961 and rediscovered and finished 30 years later, which traces 1500 years of Mexican history. An American journalist, in Mexico to cover a duel between two celebrated matadors and to learn more about his family's roots, uncovers the story of his Mexican ancestors.
ISBN-13: 9780449222379
ISBN-10: 0449222373
Publication Date: 12/1992
Pages: 580
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Another country heard from -- combining history, bullfighting and, of course, a wonderful story. Michener never disappoints.
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If you like some history along with a moving story, Michener is your guy. A great novle about an early Mexican family with some flashbacks into earlier times about their heritage.
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nccorthu avatar reviewed Mexico on + 569 more book reviews
Not as good as many of his others, at least as I see it.
punkinema avatar reviewed Mexico on + 305 more book reviews
This is a story about bullfighting. Not my type of book so didn't finish it.
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"Astounding...Fast-moving, Intriguing...James Michener is back in huge, familiar form with MEXICO."
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Here is the story of an American journalist who travels to Mexico to report on the upcoming duel between two great matadors, but who is ultimately swept up in the dramatic story of his Mexican ancestors. From the brutality and brilliance of the ancients, to the iron fist of the invading Spaniards, to the modern-day Mexicans battling through dust and bloodshed to build a nation upon the ashes of revolution, James Michener weaves it all into an epic human story that ranks with the best of his beloved, bestselling novels.
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By James Michner, his narrative on Mexico.
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This book does tend to be long on narrative, but I loved it because of the richness of the history presented, it was like reading two different books at the same time.


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