Aztecs: Lost Civilizations

The Aztecs were a sophisticated and finesse civilization with remarkable achievements in city-building, temple construction, poetry, science, and more, as revealed in Frances F. Berdan's book.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2021
Publisher: Reaktion Books

Frances F. Berdan's captivating book delves into the enigmatic and ancient Aztecs, the Nahuatl-speaking people who thrived in the Basin of Mexico from ad 1325 to 1521. She explores a wide range of topics, including ethnicity, empire-building, palace life, etiquette, origin myths, and human sacrifice. Despite being often referred to as the "stone age," the Aztecs achieved remarkable feats. They constructed magnificent city-states like Tenochtitlan and Texcoco, erected towering temples, and created exquisite works of art using precious stones, gold, and shimmering feathers. Their poetry was beautiful, and they made significant advancements in the sciences. They had schools and libraries, entrepreneurs and money, and a diverse pantheon of deities and captivating ceremonies. Drawing on the latest research, this book presents the Aztecs as a sophisticated and refined civilization.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 148 x 223 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789143607