The Aztecs of Central Mexico: An Imperial SocietyWho were the Aztecs, really? AZTECS OF CENTRAL MEXICO: AN IMPERIAL SOCIETY answers that question by covering 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. |
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Contents
Mexico and the Mexica | 1 |
Economic Organization | 20 |
Social Structure and Dynamics | 51 |
Copyright | |
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