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Aztec Rage (Aztec #4)
The fascinating history of Mexico that began in the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Aztec continues . . . .
Don Juan de Zavala was the most skilled fighter in all of New Spain--as gifted with weapons and horses as he was with women. These pleasures were all he desired.
But the magnificent Aztec empire, its grand cities and riches lay broken under the Spanish boot . . . N...more
Don Juan de Zavala was the most skilled fighter in all of New Spain--as gifted with weapons and horses as he was with women. These pleasures were all he desired.
But the magnificent Aztec empire, its grand cities and riches lay broken under the Spanish boot . . . N...more
Paperback, 558 pages
Published
April 3rd 2007
by Forge Books
(first published 2006)
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Fans of Gary Jennings’ Aztec had warned me: this fourth book in the series begun by the prolific author was far removed from the original in quality. But I had to see for myself.
Yep. Disappointment.
Like many, I became a Gary Jennings fan after reading his outstanding “Aztec”, the saga of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire as told by one the most amazing characters in historic fiction. Jennings also wrote an excellent sequel, “Aztec Autumn”, which related little-known events about the post-...more
Yep. Disappointment.
Like many, I became a Gary Jennings fan after reading his outstanding “Aztec”, the saga of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire as told by one the most amazing characters in historic fiction. Jennings also wrote an excellent sequel, “Aztec Autumn”, which related little-known events about the post-...more
Continuation of the Aztec stories, this one written by Robert Gleason and Junius Podrug.
This story is told, 300 years after the Aztec peoples have been turned into slaves by the Spanish. Introduces the reader to the slavery of the peoples of New Spain, and educates one on the difference in class systems.
The reader is transported to a War Torn Spain, and introduced to Napoleon's destruction of Spanish towns and the slaughter of the Spanish peoples by the French. Stories introduced of how, childr...more
This story is told, 300 years after the Aztec peoples have been turned into slaves by the Spanish. Introduces the reader to the slavery of the peoples of New Spain, and educates one on the difference in class systems.
The reader is transported to a War Torn Spain, and introduced to Napoleon's destruction of Spanish towns and the slaughter of the Spanish peoples by the French. Stories introduced of how, childr...more
Not a bad book, but...I bought this book because I thought it was written by Gary Jennings. It's not and while the book keeps things interesting and the historical perspective is fascinating, the main character is not one who is easy to feel for. While the mystery and visualization of the historical locations that gave the spark in Jennings' work is missing from this book, it has given me an interest in the Mexican revolution.
Il pregio di Jennings è certamente la sua particolare dose ironica che riversa nella figura del leggendario don Juan de Zavala, caballero e gachupìnes. Interessanti gli approfondimenti storici del popolo degli aztechi, della lotta con l'invasore spagnolo Cortés, e delle varie vicende di conquista in America nel 1500... Lettura semplice e scorrevole, a tratti prolisso. Ottimo per chi ama l'ambientazione messicana e americana.
"Aztec Rage" is second only to the original "Aztec" in my opinion. Don Juan de Zavala is another brilliant character. This book includes more humor than the middle books. It kept me laughing constantly at the antics of de Zavala. It is well worth reading, and the entire set should be read in sequence to get the full effect. I originally read this book in Puerto Vallarta, and I recommend that highly.
Another outstanding book that provides insight into the subdued emotions carried by a subdued people, regardless of which continent they live on, or language they speak. Here I am not speaking of contrived injustices manufactured and perpetrated by media and politicians, but the brutal loss of cultural anchors to a proud past.
México, 1808. Juan de Zavala, que presume de su condición de español, es hijo de un hombre que se enriqueció con las minas de mercurio. Sus padres murieron al poco de traerlo a México y Juan vive con su tío Bruto, que administra el negocio de mercurio de su padre. Juan vive sin preocuparse de nada, ni siquiera de que su tío se quede con los beneficios de la mina. Está contento mientras tenga dinero para caballos y mujeres, hasta que se enamora de Isabella, una mexicana nacida en España, como él....more
Not what I usually read. Actually it is historical, romantic, swashbuckling. So I guess it is. I've just never read about the Aztecs before. I really enjoyed this and recommended it to my book club soul mate MaryBeth. We almost always like each others books. Well researched.
Felt a bit formulaic after the previous three Aztec novels, but a good weaving of the fictional character into the historical setting. Makes the Spanish look really bad, just like all the other Aztec books.
3 and half stars. this book is the best macho book! honor ladies adventure yes all included. excellent tone pace beggining middle end awesome! too macho 4 me :)
i enjoyed the others in the series, and i enjoyed this one too. it was not a good as the others, but if you have the time, i would recommend it.
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May 16, 2013
Tammy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
historical fiction lovers
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
re-read
Revolution is in the air!
Imagine one day in your early adulthood you are told you are a changeling, you are not who you thought you were, your whole life was a lie. And everyone wants you dead.
This takes place in the early 1800's. Spain is revolting against the french invasion. Mexicans are revolting against Spain. This book was good but it wasn't as good as Aztec and Aztec blood. I did like that it made you feel what brings people to the point of revolution. Will read again.
Imagine one day in your early adulthood you are told you are a changeling, you are not who you thought you were, your whole life was a lie. And everyone wants you dead.
This takes place in the early 1800's. Spain is revolting against the french invasion. Mexicans are revolting against Spain. This book was good but it wasn't as good as Aztec and Aztec blood. I did like that it made you feel what brings people to the point of revolution. Will read again.
The fiction was okay but more interesting was the historical fact upon which the fiction floats. We learned nothing in elementary school history of the slavery & suppression Spaniards subjected upon the civilizations they met on this continent. What would their world be like if Cortez' force had been at all sensitive to preserving culture and life?
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Juan de Vasala was a gauchupine, until the death of his uncle whereby he found out of his true bloodline. He will need to find himself and survive before he is put to death. Will his love, Isabella, accept him for who he is? Who will he trust and come to his rescue?
As with the other parts to this series, I was disappointed. I enjoyed the original so much I suppose it just ruined them for me. It wasn't bad, but I preferred the story directly related to the Aztec nation, not the Mexican/Spanish/French revolutions.
Overall, I found this book to be entertaining. I did get tired of Juan's escapades in regards to defying almost certain death and all the ladies that fell head over heels for him. Beyond that, it was a fun story with a lot of action/adventure and revolution.
Apparently written after Gary Jennings died. Not very good. I didn't finish it.
I liked this story, I thought it was very interesting that the characters life changed so much and he found out who he really was. he had to learn to live differently.
Another great historical fiction. You learn a lot about colonialism, classism, and Aztec culture. This author is known for his extensive research.
All of Jennings´ books are great, they are a little sexual, if that bothers you, but it is like a history channel special come to life. Great stuff.
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I didn't know what to expect with this book,but it turned out to be very enjoyable.
Continuation of Aztec Autumn. The begining of the Mexican Revolution.
Gary Jennings didn't write this book. He died in 1999.
Jun 18, 2013
Victor Vigo
marked it as to-read
Jun 18, 2013
Laura
marked it as to-read
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Gary Jennings led a paradoxically picaresque life. On one hand, he was a man of acknowledged intellect and erudition. His novels were international best sellers, praised around the world for their stylish prose, lively wit and adventurously bawdy spirit. They were also massive - often topping 500,000 words - and widely acclaimed for the years of research he put into each one, both in libraries and...more
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