The Aztecs : Lost Civilizations

• Autore: Berdan Frances F
• Pubblicazione: London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , 2021; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (233 pages)
• Disciplina: 972.018
• Soggetto non controllato: America; History
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chronology -- Introduction -- 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 -- 10. The End of the Fifth Age: The Setting Sun -- 11. The Aztec Legacy: Reality and Imagination -- Table of Monthly Ceremonies -- References -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Frances F. Berdan shines 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 the Aztecs are often described as stone age, their 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 have created a civilization of sophistication and finesse.
• Altri titoli varianti: Aztecs
• Titolo autorizzato: The Aztecs
• ISBN: 1-78914-361-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910838225703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Lost Civilizations