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Item Details
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THE AZTEC WORLD
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| By: |
Elizabeth M. Brumfiel (Editor), Gary M. Feinman (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£25.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0810972786 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780810972780 |
| Publisher: |
ABRAMS |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2008 |
| Pages: |
272 |
| Description: |
Offers an illustrated survey of the Aztecs. This book covers subjects like cosmology, religion, human sacrifice and political history. It also covers such contemporary concerns as the environment and agriculture, health and disease, women and social status and urbanism. |
| Synopsis: |
"The Aztec World" is an illustrated survey of the Aztecs based on insightful research by a team of international experts from the United States and Mexico. In addition to traditional subjects like cosmology, religion, human sacrifice and political history, this book covers such contemporary concerns as the environment and agriculture, health and disease, women and social status and urbanism. It also discusses the effects of European conquests on Aztec culture and society, in addition to offering modern perspectives on their civilization.The text is accompanied by colourful illustrations and photos of artefacts from the best collections in Mexico, including those of the Templo Mayor Museum and the National Museum of Anthropology, both in Mexico City, as well as pieces from archaeological sites and virtual reconstructions of lost artwork. |
| Illustrations: |
240 colour, 50 b&w images |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Harry N. Abrams, Inc. |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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