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Book Synopsis: Join National Geographic's quest to find the heart and soul of Mexico. Journey through a land of incredible biodiversity, from the Rio Grande to the Sierra Madre. Visit Mexico City, the vast metropolis built on an ancient lake bed. Study the country's history of earthquakes and volcanoes and its current struggles to protect animal habitats. Explore Mexico's history as the center of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations in Beth Gruber's lively text. Learn how the country's borders once extended north to Southern Wyoming, west to California, and east to Louisiana. Witness the cultural and political aftereffects of Spanish Catholicism and discover how the hacienda system of agriculture led to revolution. The author also explains the importance of family and traditions in Mexican culture and the country's rich artistic heritage. Finally, readers will come to understand the disappointments of the Revolution, the limits of the single-party system, social inequalities, the economy, emigration to the United States, and the effects of the tourist boom on the environment.
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Discover the vibrant and captivating world of Mexico with National Geographic's Countries of the World: Mexico Book. Journey through this breathtaking land of incredible biodiversity, from the Rio Grande to the magnificent Sierra Madre. With Beth Gruber's lively text as your guide, dive deep into Mexico's mesmerizing history, from its ancient civilizations to its current challenges in protecting animal habitats.
Explore Mexico City, a sprawling metropolis built on an ancient lake bed, where modernity seamlessly blends with ancient traditions. Uncover the country's geological wonders, from the history of earthquakes and volcanoes that have shaped the land to the awe-inspiring natural beauty that surrounds you.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting stories of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations, and discover how their legacies continue to shape Mexican culture today. Learn about Mexico's fascinating past as its borders once extended far beyond what you may have imagined, reaching as far north as Southern Wyoming, west to California, and east to Louisiana.
In this captivating book, Gruber delves into the profound influence of Spanish Catholicism on Mexican culture, and how the hacienda system of agriculture sparked a revolution that forever changed the country's destiny. You'll also gain insight into the significance of family and traditions, and admire the astonishing richness of Mexico's artistic heritage.
But this book doesn't shy away from addressing the challenges Mexico faces. Discover the aftermath of the Revolution, the limitations of the single-party system, and the social inequalities that persist. Explore the economic landscape, the impact of emigration to the United States, and the effects of the booming tourism industry on the environment.
Ready to embark on this unforgettable journey? Grab your copy of National Geographic's Countries of the World: Mexico Book now and let the wonders of Mexico's past and present captivate your imagination and broaden your understanding of this extraordinary nation.
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