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 51
... ruler was particularly concerned with warfare . Offensively , he frequently participated in military campaigns : " The ruler was known as the lord of men . His charge was war . Hence , he determined , disposed , and arranged how war ...
... ruler was particularly concerned with warfare . Offensively , he frequently participated in military campaigns : " The ruler was known as the lord of men . His charge was war . Hence , he determined , disposed , and arranged how war ...
Page 100
... ruler , the privilege of selection carried great power . Precedent was set by the first Mexica ruler , Acamapichtli , who declined to name a successor , but left it to election . This tradition continued until the Spanish conquest ...
... ruler , the privilege of selection carried great power . Precedent was set by the first Mexica ruler , Acamapichtli , who declined to name a successor , but left it to election . This tradition continued until the Spanish conquest ...
Page 102
... ruler . Once properly installed in office , the ruler turned his attention to affairs of state . The political arena in which he operated may be divided into three segments : diplomacy , warfare , and justice . All these political ...
... ruler . Once properly installed in office , the ruler turned his attention to affairs of state . The political arena in which he operated may be divided into three segments : diplomacy , warfare , and justice . All these political ...
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Mexico and the Mexica | 1 |
Economic Organization | 15 |
Social Structure and Dynamics | 45 |
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