The Aztecs - Couverture souple

Smith, Michael Ernest

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0631230165 ISBN 13 : 9780631230168

Editeur : Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

This book is 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 the fate of their descendants to the present day in Central Mexico, making use of the results of the latest excavations, historical documentation, and the authora s first--hand knowledge. There is also a fascinating and detailed account of the daily life of the Aztec people, including their economy, family life, class system, and food. This second edition updates the original text with new descriptions of major archaeological sites such as Malinalco and Tlatelolco and expanded coverage of codices, religion, and areas distant from the capital. Dozens of photographs and illustrations have been added for this edition, making this the most informative and up--to--date treatment of Aztec civilization.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael E. Smith is Professor of Anthropology at the State University of New York at Albany. He has directed excavations at numerous Aztec sites and is co--editor (with Marilyn Masson) of The Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica: A Reader (Blackwell, 1999).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631230165
• ISBN 13: 9780631230168
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible