The Aztecs (Classic Reprint): Their History, Manners, and Customs - Couverture souple

Biart, Lucien

 
9781330017401: The Aztecs (Classic Reprint): Their History, Manners, and Customs

Synopsis

Discover the world of the Aztecs—their kings, rituals, and daily lives—brought to life with vivid scenes and clear explanations. This historical study traces the rise of rulers, their coronations, and the ceremonies that shaped a great empire, alongside the people, crafts, and architecture that sustained it. The Aztecs: Their History, Manners, and Customs offers a focused look at a civilization that still fascinates readers today.


The book blends political history with religious practice, showing how kings were chosen, how feasts united priests and courtiers, and how art, law, and urban planning reflected a sophisticated society. It also explores everyday life—from clothing and markets to temples, aqueducts, and the remarkable engineering that sustained Mexico City’s lakeside landscape.



  • Learn how electors and royal customs shaped succession and governance.

  • See the ceremonies surrounding coronations, sacrifices, and religious feasts.

  • Understand Aztec technology and architecture, including aqueducts and urban planning.

  • Explore social structure, economy, and the beliefs that guided daily life.


Ideal for readers curious about ancient Mexico, its religion, and its enduring legacies.

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

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