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A memory called empire by arkady martine5/10/2023 ![]() ![]() When you read this book you will notice the incredible care and detailing that went into the language and worldbuilding of the Teixcalaani Empire with obvious influences from the pre-colonial/conquest Aztec Empire as well as influences from the Nahuatl languages. in medieval Byzantine, global, and comparative history at Rutgers University. She has many prestigious degrees, one of which is a Ph.D. ![]() The city planning part thrilled me to no end as I once upon a time was also a city planner. Martine is by profession a historian and city planner. Right from the first pages of the story, you know that you are reading something different, and doing a little research into author Arkady Martine I instantly knew why. “This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever fallen in love with a culture that was devouring their own.” It is shining, and immersive and should be read, and read often. A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine is an expertly crafted science fiction fantasy novel that incorporates real-world cultures into the intricate Aztec Empire influenced mythos. ![]()
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