Book
The daily life of the Aztecs on the eve of the Spanish conquest
Weidenfeld and Nicolson • London • Published In 1961 • Pages: 24, 319 , 24 plates
By: Soustelle, Jacques, O'Brian, Patrick.
Abstract
This work focusses on the Aztec way of life as it existed among the inhabitants of Tenochtitlan at the beginning of the sixteenth century, achieving its aim by ranging throughout the history and expanse of the empire. Drawing information from a full range of documents and studies, including archaeology, it covers practically every aspect of Aztec culture, from its architectural foundations to its loftiest arts.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2017
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1984
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1325-1519
- Coverage Place
- central highland Mexico
- Notes
- Jacques Soustelle ; Translated from the French by Patrick O'Brian
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 302-304)
- LCCN
- 62053033
- LCSH
- Aztecs/Indians of Mexico--Social life and customs