The Aztecs

by Berdan, Frances F.

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Title Statements

Full title :The Aztecs / Frances F. Berdan.

Summary

In this rich and surprising book, Frances F. Berdan casts fresh light on the enigmatic ancient Aztecs. She casts her net wide, covering topics as diverse as ethnicity, empire-building, palace life, etiquette, origin myths and human sacrifice. While often described as 'stone age', the Aztecs' achievements were remarkable. They constructed lofty temples and produced fine arts in precious stones, gold and shimmering feathers. They crafted beautiful poetry and studied the sciences. They had schools and libraries, entrepreneurs and money, and a bewildering array of deities and dramatic ceremonies. Based on the latest research and lavishly illustrated, this book reveals the Aztecs to be a civilization of sophistication and finesse.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2021

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Reaktion books
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2021

The Physical Object

Description:232 pages : : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly colour) ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1789143608, 9781789143607
oclc:on1198017118
LC Classification:F1219.73
Dewey Decimal:972.018

Chronology -- Introduction -- 1. 'An enchanted vision' -- 2. Who were the Aztecs? -- 3. Building an empire -- 4. Making a living in country and city -- 5. Markets and merchants -- 6. Nobles and commoners -- 7. To be a proper Aztec -- 8. Science, medicine and life's practicalities -- 9. Gods, sacrifice and the meaning of life -- 10. The end of the Fifth Age : The setting sun -- 11. The Aztec legacy : Reality and imagination -- Table of monthly ceremonies -- References -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo acknowledgements -- Index.

Subjects

Aztecs Aztèques Civilization History Mexico Mexico -- Civilization Mexico -- History -- To 1519 Mexique -- Civilisation Mexique -- Histoire -- Jusqu'à 1519 To 1519