Aztec by Gary Jennings
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          Aztec by Gary Jennings        
      
      Anybody ever read this book and enjoy it?
Read "Aztec" about 20 years ago.  I remember I couldn't put it down.  Haven't read his latest though.  I learned about the Aztec's in 5th grade and for awhile immersed myself in their history.  It amazed me how such a great civilzation could be wiped out by some 300 Spaniards under the indomitable Cortez.  Of course, disease and other factors helped his conquering quest.  "Aztec" is purely fictional with a lot of historical facts to make it good reading.
Yep i thought it was a rollicking good adventure.
Reminded me of the tv show "I Claudius" i think this would have made a good film or mini tv series.



