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Álvaro Enrigue : You Dreamed of Empires

Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry

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Reclaiming and Renaming Historical Events

This chapter explores the reclamation and renaming of historical events, focusing on the portrayal of Aztec human sacrifice and cannibalism. It discusses the exaggerated numbers provided by Spanish accounts and the differing viewpoints on the existence of these practices. The chapter also analyzes the meticulous incorporation of both European and indigenous perspectives in the novel.

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