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 40
... served in the promotion of foreign trade . In one event during Ahuitzotl's reign ( 1486–1502 ) , professional merchants from Tenochtitlan were given 1600 large cotton cloaks , which they took to Tlatelolco . These cloaks were then ...
... served in the promotion of foreign trade . In one event during Ahuitzotl's reign ( 1486–1502 ) , professional merchants from Tenochtitlan were given 1600 large cotton cloaks , which they took to Tlatelolco . These cloaks were then ...
Page 132
... served as the critical link between deity and mortal , interpreting the will of the deities and the role of humanity in the overall scheme of the universe . The range of duties assigned to priestesses seems to have been narrower than ...
... served as the critical link between deity and mortal , interpreting the will of the deities and the role of humanity in the overall scheme of the universe . The range of duties assigned to priestesses seems to have been narrower than ...
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... served as standard bearers at the bases and entrances of Aztec temples . The Aztecs were also fond of carving replicas of a variety of objects . These most often symbolized religious and military themes and included depictions of year ...
... served as standard bearers at the bases and entrances of Aztec temples . The Aztecs were also fond of carving replicas of a variety of objects . These most often symbolized religious and military themes and included depictions of year ...
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Mexico and the Mexica | 1 |
Economic Organization | 15 |
Social Structure and Dynamics | 45 |
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