The Aztecs : Lost Civilizations / Frances F. Berdan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Berdan, Frances F., author.

Series:

Lost civilizations (Reaktion Books (Firm))

Lost Civilizations Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aztecs.

Mexico--Civilization.

Mexico.

Mexico--History--To 1519.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books, [2021]

Summary:

Frances F. Berdan shines 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 the Aztecs are often described as stone age, their 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 have created a civilization of sophistication and finesse.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

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.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781789143614

1789143616

OCLC:

1243537004