Second Edition, Fully Updated and ExpandedA portrait of a fascinating, complex civilization. Beginning with the story of the Spanish conquest, the text then charts the rise of the Aztecs from humble nomads to empire builders. Within 100 years they established the largest empire in Mesoamerican history and, at Tenochtitlan, built a vast city in a lake, a Venice of the New World. This revised edition has been updated, assimilating information from archaeological excavations and ethnohistoric studies, and widening the picture of Aztec culture beyond their cities. Additional material on topics ranging from local crafts, trade, agriculture and food to architecture, society and women's roles depicts the richness of life in villages and regional centres. Illustrations of archaeological sites, pictorial manuscripts and monuments enhance the narrative.
Richard F. Townsend Livres
Richard Fraser Townsend est un expert de premier plan de la culture précolombienne, spécialisé dans l'art et l'archéologie de l'ancien Mexique. Son travail explore le riche héritage de la civilisation aztèque, examinant ses expressions artistiques et sa signification spirituelle. Grâce à des recherches approfondies sur le terrain et à une compréhension intime du sujet, il offre aux lecteurs un aperçu fascinant de la vie et de la pensée des anciens peuples des Amériques.



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