essay

Structure of the Aztec empire

archaelogy of northern mesoamerica,part one10 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 376-394

By: Gibson, Charles.

Abstract
This document surveys the chronological expansion and principal features of the Aztec empire, with a listing of principal sources. Major subjects include militarism and imperialism, the payment of tribute, relations with neighboring groups, and the territorial hierarchy of the empire.
Subjects
Community structure
Localized kin groups
History
Comparative evidence
External relations
Instigation of war
Peacemaking
Territorial hierarchy
Priesthood
Taxation and public income
culture
Aztecs
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; David Sherwood ; 1984
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1376-1520
Coverage Place
central and southern Mexico
Notes
Charles Gibson
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
64010316
LCSH
Aztecs