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One of ancient Mexico’s most remarkable rulers, Nezahualcóyotl was a brilliant poet, architect, and engineer. After reclaiming the throne stolen by his murderous uncle, the Poet King became a great ruler who built palaces, libraries, aqueducts, and gardens. Though he endured many tragedies, his poetry brought him comfort and secured his reputation as a literary master. Nezahualcóyotl’s amazing life and achievements are related here in a unique combination of biography and poetry. Though written at a child’s level, this beautifully crafted and lushly illustrated story thrills and informs readers of all ages.
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Groundwood Books (April 26, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0888997876
ISBN-13: 978-0888997876
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.4 x 10.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #56 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Mexico #363 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Literary #1947 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Historical
Age Range: 9 and up
Grade Level: 3 and up
Like most people, my knowledge of the Aztecs is shaped by their eventual conquest by the Spaniards. Their entire culture exists to be a foil to their European conquerors. So it was with pleasure that I read this children's biography of Nezahualcoyotl, the great poet king of Tezcoco. He lived in the years immediately preceeding the conquest and was famed as a soldier, builder and poet of the highest order. This biography allows the young reader to enter the pre columbian world in its own context. This is a fresh point of view and I thought the book was very well done. Recommended.
A very interesting book about a fascinating leader. More than I can say about current leaders.
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