The Aztecs of Central Mexico: An Imperial SocietyBerdan's book covers the compelling story of a complex, imperial society in Central Mexico during the 15th and 16th centuries. It uses pre- and post-Spanish conquest documents and illustrations, as well as archaeological discoveries, to reconstruct the variety and "feel" of Aztec daily life at various status levels. The strength of Berdan's case study has always been its ethnographic perspective. -- Amazon. |
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Page 10
... major Valley of Mexico cities . Strategic marriages cemented these alliances , and also allowed the Mexica rulers to claim Toltec ances- try , the key to political legitimacy . The city of Tenochtitlan grew in size and splendor , its ...
... major Valley of Mexico cities . Strategic marriages cemented these alliances , and also allowed the Mexica rulers to claim Toltec ances- try , the key to political legitimacy . The city of Tenochtitlan grew in size and splendor , its ...
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... major public ceremonies were characterized by some common elements . A " typical ceremonial occasion " began with several days of fasting , at least by the priests , and often by other penitents . The denial of food during fasting was ...
... major public ceremonies were characterized by some common elements . A " typical ceremonial occasion " began with several days of fasting , at least by the priests , and often by other penitents . The denial of food during fasting was ...
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... major markets were held in their full splendor every 20 days . Perhaps most noticeable , each month had its own special set of ceremonial activi- ties , and these were among the most important ceremonies held during the year . These ...
... major markets were held in their full splendor every 20 days . Perhaps most noticeable , each month had its own special set of ceremonial activi- ties , and these were among the most important ceremonies held during the year . These ...
Contents
Mexico and the Mexica | 1 |
Economic Organization | 15 |
Social Structure and Dynamics | 45 |
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