{"product_id":"the-aztecs-isbn-9781405194976","title":"The Aztecs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  List of Figures x  \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuide to Pronunciation and Spelling xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Aztecs of Mesoamerica 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Were the Aztecs? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMesoamerican Context 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aztec Environment 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Information 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnohistory 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchaeology 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArt History 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAztec Studies Today 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Rise of Aztec Civilization 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimetables 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Aztec Civilizations 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aztlan Migrations 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToltecs, Chichimecs, and Aztec Identity 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Growth of City-States: The Early Aztec Period 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTenochtitlan and Empire: The Late Aztec Period 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 People on the Landscape 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Aztecs? 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aztec Diet 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFarming Systems 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRural Settlement 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rural Landscape 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Artisans and their Wares 82\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilitarian Crafts 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLuxury Crafts 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOtumba: An Aztec Craft Center 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Commercial Economy 108\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketplaces 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial Evidence for Aztec Commerce 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Complex Economy 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Family and Social Class 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing up Aztec 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdult Life and Social Roles 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Classes 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommoners 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNobles and their Palaces 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 City-State and Empire 152\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCity-States 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelations Among City-States 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Empire of the Triple Alliance 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImperial Strategies and Control 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMexica Propaganda and the Limits of Empire 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Cities and Urban Planning 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCity-State Capitals 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvincial Cities and Towns 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTenochtitlan 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Creation, Death, and the Gods 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyths of Creation 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAztec Religion: Historical Background 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gods 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath, Burial, and the Afterlife 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Temples and Ceremonies 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriests 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Blood Offerings 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Templo Mayor 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Ceremonies 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Rituals 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Science, Writing, and Calendars 244\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalendars and Astronomy 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicine 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Art, Music, and Literature 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArt 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature and Poetry 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic and Dance 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Final Glory, Conquest, and Legacy 278\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Final Century: 1428–1519 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquest by Spain 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nahuas under Spanish Rule 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuity and Change 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aztec Legacy: Modern Nahua Indian Culture 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aztec Past and the Mexican Present 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Wider Perspective 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Nahuatl Terms 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 385\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMichael E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. He has directed excavations at numerous Aztec sites and is co-editor (with Marilyn Masson) of \u003ci\u003eThe Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica: A Reader\u003c\/i\u003e (Blackwell, 1999) and author of \u003ci\u003eAztec City-State Capitals\u003c\/i\u003e (University Press of Florida, 2008).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs. Immensely readable, Smith's detailed descriptions of the daily life of the Aztec people provide an excellent and thorough grounding in the subject for students and general readers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eBased on the earliest discoveries and newest research in the field, \u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has been revised and updated with the latest advances in Aztec archaeology and ethnohistory. Smith presents a new perspective on Aztec government and kings, additional descriptions of major archaeological sites, and expanded coverage of codices, religious beliefs, and the importance of areas distant from the capital city. New photographs and illustrations from the latest fieldwork rounds out the most informative and up-to-date treatment of Aztec civilization available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Michael Smith draws on ethnohistory and the most recent archaeological findings, including his own first-hand investigations, to update his comprehensive account of the Aztecs. The Aztecs provides a valuable overview for scholars and an accessible text for students.\"\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eDeborah L. Nichols, Dartmouth College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Top archaeologist Michael Smith combines the latest archaeological research outside the imperial capital with insights from the ethnohistorical sources to present a well-balanced and dynamic view of Aztec society.\"\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eElizabeth Boone, Tulane University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990164685029,"sku":"NP9781405194976","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405194976.jpg?v=1761786750","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-aztecs-isbn-9781405194976","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}