History of Mexico : Captivating History : 9781647486853 : 1647486858 : 26 Apr 2020 : If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading... Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world. It is estimated that the sacred city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula, was larger than Paris at its height of splendor. This fascinating journey through Mexico's history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the reader can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, "Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there." In History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through