The Aztecs
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The Aztecs
(Ancient peoples and places)
Thames & Hudson, 2009
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-252) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
From their remote origins as migrating tribes to their rise as builders of empire, the Aztecs were among the most dynamic and feared peoples of ancient Mexico. This fully revised and reorganized edition of Richard Townsend's masterly study presents an expanded view of their history and cultural achievements, and includes colour plates for the first time.
Table of Contents
Introduction * I. Coronation at Tenochtitlan * II. Urban Traditions, Tribal Peoples III. New Strategies, New Conquests * IV. Aztec Religion and World View * V. Aztec People and the Cycle of Life * VI. The Conquest of Mexico
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