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The Aztecs: Ancient Civilization, Culture & History of the Aztec Empire - Explore Mesoamerican Peoples and Places for History Enthusiasts & Students
The Aztecs: Ancient Civilization, Culture & History of the Aztec Empire - Explore Mesoamerican Peoples and Places for History Enthusiasts & Students

The Aztecs: Ancient Civilization, Culture & History of the Aztec Empire - Explore Mesoamerican Peoples and Places for History Enthusiasts & Students

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From their remote origins as migrating tribes to their rise as builders of empire, the Aztecs were among the most dynamic and feared peoples of ancient Mexico. This fully revised and reorganized third edition of Richard Townsend’s masterly study presents an expanded view of their history and cultural achievement and includes colour plates for the first time.

The book begins with a vivid evocation of the coronation rites of a new emperor, conveying the richness and diversity of Aztec civilization. Great weight is given to the influence of preceding cultures at Teotihuacan, Xochicalco and Tula. Remarkable new discoveries are described, especially the huge 12-ton monolith of the goddess Tlaltecuhtli found in the Great Pyramid precinct. A breakthrough in hieroglyphic decipherment reveals that many phonetic elements combine with pictographic forms in Aztec script, recalling conventions of Classic Maya writing.

This edition ends with the conquest of Tenochtitlan by Spanish and Indian allies, as seen from the Aztec viewpoint, and the Conclusion points out the importance of the Aztec legacy in the formation of modern Mexico.

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