Mexica (Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

Spinrad; Norman

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ISBN 10: 9707103760 ISBN 13: 9789707103764

Publisher: Ediciones B, 2008

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Asi comienza la era del sexto Sol. Es la voluntad de los Dioses. Este es el extraordinario relato del poeta Alvaro de Sevilla. Uno de los soldados del pequeno ejercito de conquistadores que dominaron el imperio Mexica. Como confidente de Hernan Cortes, conocio su ambicion por oro y gloria, fue testigo de como capitalizo ser proclamado la reencarnacion del Dios Quetzalcoatl, y como aprovecho el odio de los pueblos vecinos para forzar su entrada a la gran Tenochtitlan. Entre sus enemigos, llego a respetar a Moctezuma, el gran emperador que los colmo de riquezas, y -ante la traicion-lucho por su pueblo. Alvaro de Sevilla se enamoro de la mujer del corazon de obsidiana, junto a ella, descubrira el secreto de una antigua profecia. Una revelacion que pudiera costarle la vida en las hogueras de la Santa Inquisicion. Este hombre se debate entre la lealtad a su ejercito, la admiracion por su enemigo, el amor a una mujer y el secreto de los dioses. El ritmo trepidante de Mexica lleva al lector al corazon de la batalla, y lo envuelve en un misterio mistico de una sangrienta profecia. / So begins the era of the sixth Sun. It is the will of the Gods. This is the extraordinary story of the poet Alvaro de Sevilla. One of the soldiers of the small army of conquistadors who ruled the empire Mexico. As a confidant of Hernan Cortes, known by its ambition gold and glory, saw how capitalized be proclaimed the reincarnation of the god Quetzalcoatl, and how they used the hatred of neighboring villages to force their way into the great Tenochtitlan. Among their enemies, came to respect Moctezuma, the great emperor that filled with riches, and ante-betrayal fought for his people. Alvaro de Sevilla fell in love with the woman at the heart of obsidian, next to her, will discover the secret of an ancient prophecy. A revelation that could cost lives in the fires of the Holy Inquisition. This man is caught between loyalty to his army, his admiration for the enemy, the love of a woman and the secret of the gods. The hectic pace of Mexico takes the reader into the heart of the battle, and what a mystery wrapped in a bloody mystic prophecy.

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About the Author:

Norman Spinrad is a science fiction icon and the author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into over a dozen languages. His 1969 novel, "Bug Jack Barron, "was nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Awards and his short fiction collection, "The Star-Spangled Future, "was a National Book Award finalist. He has also written screenplays for American television series, including the original "Star Trek". He lives in New York.

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