The Poet King of Tezcoco - A Great Leader of Ancient Mexico

Klappentext One of ancient Mexico's most remarkable rulers, Nezahualcoyotl 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. Nezahualcoyotl'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. Zusammenfassung 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Francisco Serrano, Francisco/ Serrano Serrano
• Con la collaborazione di: Pablo Serrano (Illustrazione), Trudy Balch (Traduzione)
• Editore: Oneworld
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 9 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.03.2007
• EAN: 9780888997876
• ISBN: 978-0-88899-787-6
• Pagine: 35
• Dimensioni: 216 mm x 273 mm x 13 mm
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Storia, politica; Mexico, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Mexico, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past