Smith, Michael E.
The Aztecs
The Aztecs brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.
- A thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thought
- Incorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico
- Expanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world
Keywords: Mesoamerica, Aztlan, Toltecs, Tenochtitlan, Mexico, nahua, calendar, economy, ceremony, history
- Author(s)
- Smith, Michael E.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2011
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 3
- Series
- Peoples of America
- Page amount
- 416 pages
- Category
- History
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781118257197
- Printed ISBN
- 9781405194976