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Book Synopsis: At once intimate and wide-ranging, and as enthralling, surprising, and vivid as the place itself, this is a uniquely eye-opening tour of one of the great metropolises of the world, and its largest Spanish-speaking city. Horizontal Vertigo: The title refers to the fear of ever-impending earthquakes that led Mexicans to build their capital city outward rather than upward. With the perspicacity of a keenly observant flaneur, Juan Villoro wanders through Mexico City seemingly without a plan, describing people, places, and things while brilliantly drawing connections among them. In so doing he reveals, in all its multitudinous glory, the vicissitudes and triumphs of the city's cultural, political, and social history: from indigenous antiquity to the Aztec period, from the Spanish conquest to Mexico City today—one of the world's leading cultural and financial centers.
In this deeply iconoclastic book, Villoro organizes his text around a recurring series of topics: "Living in the City," "City Characters," "Shocks," "Crossings," and "Ceremonies." What he achieves, miraculously, is a stunning, intriguingly coherent meditation on Mexico City's genius loci, its spirit of place.
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Discover the hidden depths of Mexico City with Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called Mexico. This captivating book takes you on an intimate journey through the streets and alleys of one of the world's great metropolises. With its enthralling and vivid descriptions, it will transport you to the heart of this remarkable city.
Experience the fear and fascination that inspired Mexicans to build their capital city outward, leading to its unique horizontal layout. Juan Villoro, a keenly observant flaneur, guides you through the city without a plan, weaving together stories of people, places, and events, brilliantly revealing the connections between them.
From the city's ancient indigenous roots to the triumphs and struggles of its cultural, political, and social history, Horizontal Vertigo delves deep into the soul of Mexico City. Let Villoro be your knowledgeable companion as he explores the Aztec period, the Spanish conquest, and the city's present-day status as a global hub of culture and finance.
With its unconventional structure, the book presents a series of intriguing topics such as "Living in the City," "City Characters," "Shocks," "Crossings," and "Ceremonies." This unique organization allows the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of Mexico City's essence and spirit of place.
Embark on an eye-opening adventure today and immerse yourself in the unparalleled allure of Mexico City. Don't miss out on this stunning and thought-provoking exploration. Get your copy of Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called Mexico and captivate your senses with the rich tapestry of this extraordinary city.
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