The Aztecs / Frances F. Berdan.
The Aztecs / Frances F. Berdan.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2021.
©2021
Call Numbers
G 2021/1130
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Language
English
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Physical content
232 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
1. 'An Enchanted Vision' -- 2. Who Were the Aztecs? -- 3. Building an Empire -- 4. Making a Living in Country and City -- 5. Markets and Merchants -- 6. Nobles and Commoners -- 7. To Be a Proper Aztec -- 8. Science, Medicine and Life's Practicalities -- 9. Gods, Sacrifice and The Meaning of Life --...
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Publisher
London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2021.
©2021
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2021.
©2021
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Summary
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 temp...
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Full title
The Aztecs / Frances F. Berdan.
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Notes
General note
Lost Civilizations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-220) and index.
Issued As
ebook version : 9781789143614
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Call Numbers
G 2021/1130
Record Identifier
74VKazl5Pk3g
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKazl5Pk3g
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ISBN
1789143608
9781789143607
DDC
972.018
MMS ID
991024403418902626
