The Aztecs
Author | : Michael Ernest Smith |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 367 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0631230157 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780631230151 |
Rating | : 4/5 (151 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Aztecs written by Michael Ernest Smith and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2003 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vivid and comprehensive account of the Aztecs, the best-known people of pre-Columbian America. It examines their origins, civilization, and the distinctive realms of Aztec religion, science, and thought. It describes the conquest of their empire by the Spanish, and their present-day survival in Central Mexico, making use of the results of the latest excavations, historical documentation, and the author's first-hand knowledge. There is also a detailed account of the daily life of the Aztec people, including their economy, family life, class system, and food.