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The AztecsRise and Fall of an Empire

The AztecsRise and Fall of an Empire

Serge Gruzinski,Paul Bahn

From the NEW HORIZONS series, a look at the Aztecs who created a refined society at the same time as carrying out mass human sacrifice, examining how these apparently contradictory aspects co-existed, and covering Aztec history from nomadic beginnings to the period of Spanish rule.
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The gruesome Aztec practice of mass human sacrifice horrified Cortés when he entered Tenochticlán in 1519. Yet these bloodthirsty warriors also created a refined society, monumental architecture, powerful sculpture, magnificently illustrated codices, fine goldwork and brilliant feathered costumes. How did these contradictory aspects co-exist in one people?

The richly illustrated text is supplemented by contemporary documents including evidence on Aztec myths, social organization, trade, the arts, human sacrifice, the conquest, the continuation of Aztec religion after Christianity and the fate of the Indian population today.

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Title - The AztecsRise and Fall of an Empire

Edition -

Author - Serge Gruzinski,Paul Bahn

ISBN 13 - 9780500300183

Imprint - Thames & Hudson Ltd

Publisher - Thames & Hudson Ltd

Date Published - 21/09/1992

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 125 x 177 x mm

Weight - 300 g

Languages - English