aztecs

Story of Tlilcoatl, a jaguar warrior, who encounters the Spanish conquistadors, fights for his empire, and describes daily life in Tenochtitlan.

Highlights dark deeds from the worlds of the ancient Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.

Profiles the myths of the ancient Aztecs and Maya and discusses how those myths became the basis of their religion, where the myths originated, what each myth means, and other related topics.

Text and illustrations describe the history and culture of the Aztecs, once the most powerful civilization in Central America.

Relates the story of the Aztec Empire's defeat by the Spanish army at the hand of Hernan Cortes.

Describes what life was like in America before the coming of the Europeans and examines the effect of the arrival of Columbus, Pizarro, and Cortez on the lives of the native peoples.

Provides information about the Aztec warriors, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.

Explores everyday life in the Aztec empire, discussing society, homes, farms, family, clothing, food, drink, temples, trade, and other related topics.

Provides insights into the community life of the Aztecs and discusses their culture, education, and the arts. Examines how they reconciled their advanced culture with their practice of human sacrifice. Includes photos and illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Describes the history and civilization of the Aztecs, covering such aspects as religion, art, culture, medicine, and technology.