Book
The Aztecs of Central Mexico: an imperial society
Holt, Rinehart & Winston • New York • Published In 1982 • Pages: xi, 195
By: Berdan, Frances.
Abstract
This monograph is an ethnographic reconstruction of Aztec culture as it flourished in the period immediately preceding the Conquest (1519-1520). It is based on a variety of documents in Nahuatl and Spanish, most of which were written immediately or soon after the Conquest. Although this case study is based on documents produced by others, the reconstruction of Aztec life is as vivid and detailed as though it were the product of direct participation-observation (pp. v-vi). Ethnographic topics include information on culture history, economics, social structure, daily life, politics, warfare, religious organization and beliefs, artistic achievements, and the Aztec's adaptation to Spanish rule.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Archaeologist
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 2008
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1350-479 BP (650-1521 AD)
- Coverage Place
- Mexico
- Notes
- by Frances F. Berdan
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-195)
- LCCN
- 81007055
- LCSH
- Aztecs