Book

A rain of darts: the Mexica Aztecs

University of Texas PressAustin & London • Published In 1972 • Pages: xviii, 354

By: Brundage, Burr Cartwright.

Abstract
This work is a notably thorough political history of the Aztecs, from the decline of the Toltecs through the fall of Tenochtitalan to the Spanish and their allies. The bulk of information covers the establishment of Tenochtitlan and its hegemony, political alliances, warfare, and religious practices (human sacrifice in particular). Customs, cults, and myths are featured only where required to clarify the narrative; nevertheless, a clear impression is given of Aztec life in different periods.
Subjects
History
Tribe and nation
Territorial hierarchy
Chief executive
External relations
Instigation of war
Warfare
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
Prayers and sacrifices
culture
Aztecs
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1984
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1168-1521
Coverage Place
central highland Mexico
Notes
by Burr Cartwright Brundage
General information in the source on the inter-relationship of the Aztec league of three city-states -- Tlacopan, Tenochtitlan and Texcoco -- has been filed in categories 619 and/or 631. A very useful chronology of historical events relevant to the Mexica will be found in OCMs 170 and 643
Includes bibliographical references (p. [339]-344)
LCCN
72000680
LCSH
Aztecs--History