The epic tale of an Aztec survivor of the Spanish conquest and his times as a warrior, scribe, travelling merchant, confidant of Motecuhzoma II, and envoy to the invading Spaniards.
Illuminates the complexities of Aztec life.
Students are taught that the Aztecs were destroyed by Hernán Cortéz, the conqueror of Mexico.
In exploring the pattern and methods of Aztec expansion, Ross Hassig focuses on political and economic factors.
Describes the origin, history, traditional and contemporary ways of life of the Aztec Indians of Mexico.
After the Aztec empire falls to the Spaniards, a young Aztec named Tenamaxtli begins recruiting from among his fellow survivors of the Conquest to once again challenge the Spaniards and restore the Aztec empire.
The Aztecs were the Native American people who dominated northern Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century. A nomadic culture, the Aztecs eventually settled...
Encompass the sweep of changing Western thought on the Aztecs from Cortes to the present.
Investigate the era of the Fifth Sun and what defined the Aztecs and their relationship with the divine.
From the migration of the Aztecs to the rise of the empire and its eventual demise, this book covers Aztec history in full, analyzing conceptions of time, religion, and more through codices to offer an inside look at daily life.
Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the Aztec people really perform human sacrifices? Readers will find out when they explore the incredible world of ancient Aztec culture!