The Aztecs

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By Michael E. Smith

Series: Peoples of America

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The Aztecs by Michael E. Smith explores the fascinating civilisation of the Aztec Empire, detailing its cultural, social, and political aspects. The book delves into the rise and fall of this complex society, using archaeological evidence and historical accounts to bring the Aztecs' daily life, religious practices, and innovations to life. This comprehensive study offers an insightful look into how the empire's intricate systems operated and its lasting influence on modern culture.
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The Aztecs

Makes use of the results of the latest excavations, historical documentation, and the author s first-hand knowledge to provide a vivid and comprehensive account of the origins, civilization, religion, art, and science of the Aztecs.

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The Aztecs brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilisations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.

A thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilisation, including religion, science, and thought.

Incorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico.

Expanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world.

Series: Peoples of America

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The Aztecs

By Michael E. Smith

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ISBN: 9781405194976

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 517g

Pages: 414

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American & Canadian History Education & Reference History & Military Michael E. Smith Non-Fiction Series: Peoples of America

About the Author

Michael E. Smith is Professor of Anthropology in the Schoolof Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University.He has directed excavations at numerous Aztec sites and isco-editor (with Marilyn Masson) of The Ancient Civilizations ofMesoamerica: A Reader (Blackwell, 1999) and author of AztecCity-State Capitals (University Press of Florida, 2008).