Mexico City by Alejandro Rosas (Paperback Book)

Name: Mexico City by Alejandro Rosas (Paperback Book)
Brand: Trinity University Press,U.S.

Trinity University Press,U.S.

While the history of Mexico dates back thousands of years, the story of Mexico City, the country's capital, only dates to pre-Columbian times, with the founding of Tenochtitlan by the Mexica people in 1325. Tenochtitlan quickly became the most powerful city-state in the region, with a population of about two hundred thousand at its peak, and was known for its architectural and engineering feats.\nSpanish conquistador Hern\u00E1aacute;n Cort\u00E9eacute;s arrived in 1521 and began a brutal campaign of colonial conquest. The city fell to Spanish rule, and much of it was destroyed alongside rich indigenous heritage. Cort\u00E9s rebuilt the city, renaming it and making it the capital of New Spain. Under Spanish rule, Mexico City became one of the wealthiest and most important cities in the Americas and was a\n\nMexico City\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is ;