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The Aztecs

Richard F. Townsend

(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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  • NCID
    BD00792902
  • ISBN
    • 9780500287910
  • LCCN
    2010549825
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    256 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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