aztecs

"Empire of the Aztecs" opens with a summary of the rise and fall of the empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location. The second half of this book explores the daily lives of the Aztec people, focusing on their social customs, religious practices, family and community structure, and cultural accomplishments.

Examines the history, culture, and people of the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations; and covers topics including their political and social systems, warfare and rulers, and the construction of their cities.

A first person account of the downfall of the Aztec Empire led by Moctezuma in the 1500s.

Examines who the Aztecs were, where they came from, how they lived, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.

Acetate overlays help reveal the history, culture, traditions, daily life, and dress of the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya.

Recounts the myths of pre-Columbian America and explains how they reflect the environment, way of life, and religion of the people who created them.

Discusses the mystery surrounding the lost treasure of the Aztec king Montezuma and presents three possible solutions.

Reprints reports and photographs that appeared in "National Geographic" magazine in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which tell of the discoveries made by archaeologists on some of their first investigations of ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.

A discussion of the early Aztec, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index.

Examines the civilization of the ancient Aztecs from their emergence in the late 1300s, and includes information on how they built the large city of Tenochtitlan, with a particular emphasis on their social structure. Includes time line, glossary, and index.