Aztecs Of Mexico
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in Mesoamerican scholarship, Aztecs of Mexico presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the rise, glory, and fall of one of history's most remarkable civilisations. George C. Vaillant, a distinguished archaeologist and anthropologist, draws on his extensive fieldwork and research to chronicle the origins, social structure, religion, art, and daily life of the Aztec people with remarkable depth and clarity. The work details the complex political and military machinery that allowed the Aztec empire to dominate central Mexico, alongside the rich ceremonial traditions that governed every aspect of existence. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, it remains an essential and enduring introduction to pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture, illuminating a world that continues to captivate historians and general readers alike.
Author: G. C. Vaillant
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in Mesoamerican scholarship, Aztecs of Mexico presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the rise, glory, and fall of one of history's most remarkable civilisations. George C. Vaillant, a distinguished archaeologist and anthropologist, draws on his extensive fieldwork and research to chronicle the origins, social structure, religion, art, and daily life of the Aztec people with remarkable depth and clarity. The work details the complex political and military machinery that allowed the Aztec empire to dominate central Mexico, alongside the rich ceremonial traditions that governed every aspect of existence. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, it remains an essential and enduring introduction to pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture, illuminating a world that continues to captivate historians and general readers alike.