Book

The daily life of the Aztecs on the eve of the Spanish conquest

Weidenfeld and NicolsonLondon • 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.
Subjects
Traditional history
History
Semantics
Acculturation and culture contact
Spirits and gods
Priesthood
Classes
External relations
Writing
Revelation and divination
Territorial hierarchy
Instigation of war
Mythology
Chief executive
Localized kin groups
Inter-community relations
Military organization
Labor supply and employment
Slavery
Visual arts
Verbal arts
culture
Aztecs
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