Mexico

Fülszöveg

MEXICO
ISBN 3-88618-119-7
9 ______
UK L8.95 USA US$14.95 AUS $A 21.95
MlaiiilJ
PAC I Fl
OCEAN
History and Culture: Mexico eterno is what the Mexicans call their "Land of Three Cultures," whose history stretches back to the mists of time. Two worlds clashed and synthesized in Mexico: the Toltecs, the Aztecs and the Mayas with their myths and rites on the one hand, and Christianity, which was thrust upon the country with the fire and sword of the conquistadors, on the other.
Travel Destinations: Mexico has a great variety of landscapes. Nelles Guide Mexico explores all of them, from the megalopolis Mexico City to the barren stretches of the Sierra. It also covers a host of smaller cities such as Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Léon and Acapulco, and leads you through the jungle-covered south to the beaches of the west coast and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Features: These concise articles present the entire spectrum of the Mexican way of living and thinking. Among the topics are... Tovább

Fülszöveg

MEXICO
ISBN 3-88618-119-7
9 ______
UK L8.95 USA US$14.95 AUS $A 21.95
MlaiiilJ
PAC I Fl
OCEAN
History and Culture: Mexico eterno is what the Mexicans call their "Land of Three Cultures," whose history stretches back to the mists of time. Two worlds clashed and synthesized in Mexico: the Toltecs, the Aztecs and the Mayas with their myths and rites on the one hand, and Christianity, which was thrust upon the country with the fire and sword of the conquistadors, on the other.
Travel Destinations: Mexico has a great variety of landscapes. Nelles Guide Mexico explores all of them, from the megalopolis Mexico City to the barren stretches of the Sierra. It also covers a host of smaller cities such as Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Léon and Acapulco, and leads you through the jungle-covered south to the beaches of the west coast and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Features: These concise articles present the entire spectrum of the Mexican way of living and thinking. Among the topics are Mexican cooking, whose spicy fame spans the globe, colorful handicrafts and exciting music, literature and painting. These features seek to reflect all facets of Mexico's society, from the joyful fiestas to the hard economic realities of modem life.
Travel Information: Mexico has a long tradition of hospitality. The guideposts at the end of the travel chapters point the way to a range of accommodations, restaurants, tourist offices, fiestas, museums and other important sights. Further information on traveling to Mexico and moving about the country is provided by the concise guidelines at the end of the book.
® to c 2
!!g ? f
to o
s® 3 s m I
< DC 9 D
978388618119390000 Vissza