Aztec warfare : imperial expansion and political control / by Ross Hassig.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hassig, Ross, 1945-

Series:

Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 188.

Civilization of the American Indian series ; [v. 188]

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aztecs--Politics and government.

Aztecs.

Aztecs--Wars.

Indians of Mexico--Politics and government.

Indians of Mexico.

Indians of Mexico--Wars.

Mexico--Antiquities.

Mexico.

Antiquities.

Physical Description:

xx, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [1988]

Summary:

In exploring the pattern and methods of Aztec expansion, Ross Hassig focuses on political and economic factors. Because they lacked numerical superiority, faced logistical problems presented by the terrain, and competed with agriculture for manpower, the Aztecs relied as much on threats and the image of power as on military might to subdue enemies and hold them in their orbit. Hassig describes the role of war in the everyday life of the capital, Tenochtitlan: the place of the military in Aztec society; the education and training of young warriors; the organization of the army; the use of weapons and armor; and the nature of combat.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: pages 361-381.

ISBN:

0806121211

OCLC:

17106411