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Its ancient glory.—The last of a series of monarchies, 182
Extent and antiquity of its ruins, 183
Present condition of Mexico, 184
Population—government—transfer of power, 185
The Revolution—Iturbide, 186
Internal commotions—Factions, 187
Santa Anna, his origin and success 188
Victoria.—Santa Anna in retirement, 189
Pedraza,—Santa Anna in arms again, 189
Guerrero—Barradas defeated by Santa Anna, 190
Bustamente President.—Pedraza again, 190
Santa Anna President.—Taken prisoner at San Jacinto, 191
Returns to Mexico, and goes into retirement, 191
In favor again.—Dictator—President, 192
Paredes—Herrera—Santa Anna banished, 193
Literature in Mexico—Veytia—Clavigero, 194
Antonio Gama,—The inflated character of the Press, 195
Preparing to depart—annoyances, 196
Detained by illness,—Kindness of the American Consul, 197
Departure—at home, 198


CHAPTER XIII.

The two american riddles, 199

Baron Humboldt's caution, 199
Enigmas of the Old World but recently solved, 200
The two extremes of theorists, 201
A medium course, 202
Previous opinions of the author confirmed, 203
Absence of tradition respecting American buildings, 203
Nature and importance of tradition, 204
The Aztecs an imaginative people, 205
Supposed effect of the conquest upon them, 206
The Aztecs not the only builders,—The Toltecs 207
Extensive remains of Toltec architecture,—A dilemma, 208
Character and condition of these ruins, 208
Evidently erected in different ages, 209
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