The Aztecs - New Perspectives

How did a bedraggled band of nomads manage to evolve into a Mesoamerican superpower in such a brief time? This volume looks at the essential elements in the Aztecs'' rise, fall, and enduring influence.A wealth of new archaeological findings and interpretations has sparked a richer understanding of the Aztecs, dispelling many myths. looks at evidence from ancient, colonial, and modern times to present a contemporary, well-rounded portrait of this Mesoamerican culture. Like no other volume, it examines daily Aztec life both at, and away from, the seats of power, revealing the Aztecs to be accomplished farmers, astronomers, mathematicians, and poets-as well as ruthless warriors and tireless builders of empire. The Aztecs ranges from the mysterious origins of the Aztlan tribe to the glory years of empire and ultimate defeat. But the story doesn''t end there. To present the most complete picture possible, the author goes to the most fascinating source available-the living ancestors who keep the Aztec language and many aspects of their ancient worldview alive. There is no better volume for exploring the realities of Aztec life as it was, and as it influences our world today.>

About the author

Dirk R. Van Tuerenhout, PhD, is curator of anthropology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX.

Product details

• Authors: Dirk R Van Tuerenhout, Dirk R. Van Tuerenhout, Dirk R.van Tuerenhout, Dirk van Tuerenhout, Dirk Van Tuerenhout, Dirk R. Van Turenhout
• Assisted by: John M. Weeks (Editor)
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.06.2005
• EAN: 9781576079218
• ISBN: 978-1-57607-921-8
• No. of pages: 360
• Series: Understanding Ancient Civiliza; Understanding Ancient Civiliza; Understanding Ancient Civilizations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Mexico, CE period up to c 1500, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, History of the Americas, History of the Americas: pre-Columbian period, HISTORY / Latin America / Pre-Columbian Era, World History: Culture