9781789143607: The Aztecs
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ISBN 10 : 1789143608 ISBN 13 : 9781789143607
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2021

Synopsis

In this rich and surprising book, Frances F. Berdan casts fresh light on the enigmatic ancient Aztecs. She casts her net wide, covering topics as diverse as ethnicity, empire-building, palace life, etiquette, origin myths and human sacrifice. While often described as 'stone age', the Aztecs' achievements were remarkable. They constructed lofty temples and produced fine arts in precious stones, gold and shimmering feathers. They crafted beautiful poetry and studied the sciences. They had schools and libraries, entrepreneurs and money, and a bewildering array of deities and dramatic ceremonies. Based on the latest research and lavishly illustrated, this book reveals the Aztecs to be a civilization of sophistication and finesse.

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À propos de l?auteur

Frances F. Berdan is Professor Emerita of Anthropology, California State University San Bernardino. Among her numerous books and articles are (with Michael E. Smith) Everyday Life in the Aztec World (2020), Aztec Archaeology and Ethnohistory (2014), and (ed. with Patricia Anawalt) The Codex Mendoza (1992).

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Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1789143608
ISBN 13 
9781789143607
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
232
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Personne responsable
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