Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican, Vol. 2 of 2 : A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of that Country from the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mayer, Brantz, 1809-1879

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mexico; Aztec, Spanish and Republican: A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country from the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time" by Brantz Mayer is a comprehensive historical account written in the mid-19th century. This extensive work discusses the intricate political, social, and geographical aspects of Mexico from the time of Spanish conquest through its republican period, emphasizing the diverse cultures and experiences that shape the nation." "The opening of this volume sets the stage by highlighting the lack of accurate surveys and geological examinations of Mexico's vast territory, which has hindered an understanding of its resources and potential. Mayer references the foundational work of the influential naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, connecting past explorations with contemporary issues facing the country. He proceeds to describe the geographical diversity of Mexico, detailing its physical structure, climate zones, and political divisions that have evolved since colonial times, ultimately suggesting the need for a more unified approach to the study and development of Mexican land and society." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-07-28