The Aztecs

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John Wiley & Sons, 1 mars 2013 - 414 pages

The Aztecs brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.

  • A thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thought
  • Incorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico
  • Expanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world
 

Table des matières

Dedication
The Rise of Aztec Civilization
People on the Landscape
Artisans and their Wares
The Commercial Economy
Family and Social Class
CityState and Empire
Cities and Urban Planning
Temples and Ceremonies
Science Writing and Calendars
Art Music and Literature
Final Glory Conquest and Legacy
Notes
Glossary of Nahuatl Terms
Index
Droits d'auteur

Creation Death and the Gods

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À propos de l'auteur (2013)

Michael E. Smith is Professor of Anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. He has directed excavations at numerous Aztec sites and is co-editor (with Marilyn Masson) of The Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica: A Reader (Blackwell, 1999) and author of Aztec City-State Capitals (University Press of Florida, 2008).

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