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Explore the world of the Aztecs—from revered gods and brutal rites to daily life and the fall of an empire.
This nonfiction portrait weaves myth, ritual, and politics into a readable history. It explains how the Aztec religion shaped every aspect of life, from festivals and sacrifices to temples and leadership, while also noting how later Spanish rule transformed the landscape and its people.
Structured for easy reading, it traces the rise of Tenochtitlan, the reigns of Aztec kings, and the city’s dramatic encounter with Cortés. Along the way, it offers observations on language, science, art, and daily customs that illuminate a complex civilization before and after contact with Europe.
- Understand the core gods, their roles, and the myths that guided rituals.
- See how politics, religion, and daily life intertwined in the capital and its provinces.
- Learn about hieroglyphic writing, education, food, medicine, and social structures.
- Gain perspective on the conquest, colonial changes, and the lasting legacy of the Aztecs.
Ideal for readers curious about ancient Americas, archaeology, and how a powerful culture ended up shaping a modern nation.
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Before we do this, however, let us get clearly in mind the more prominent theories which have been held by different writers concerning the orig inal home of this queer, strange people; or, rather, of all the red, copper, olive, or brown nations, races, or tribes, which inhabited North and South America before white men came over to this country from Europe.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Preliminary Word. - "My beloved daughter, very dear little dove, you have already heard and attended to the words which your father has told you. They are precious words, and such are rarely spoken or listened to... My dear daughter, whom I tenderly love, see that you live in the world in peace, tranquility and contentment, all the days that you shall live. See that you disgrace not yourself, that you stain not your honor, nor pollute the lustre of fame of your ancestors." Such are the beginning and the ending of the written advice of an Aztec mother to her first-born daughter, written probably five hundred years ago - almost a century before Columbus discovered America - when the various Indian tribes inhabiting the lands now occupied by most of those who may read this volume were semi-naked savages, "howling through the wilderness."
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Aztec civilization in Mexico. The author delves into their origins, migratory patterns, leaders, and the structure of their society. The book also provides an overview of Aztec culture through its art, architecture, and religious practices. The author presents evidence to support the notion that the Aztecs were a highly advanced civilization with a rich history. The book is well-written and engaging, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Aztecs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330465509_0
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