| Empire of the Aztecs Contributor(s): Somervill, Barbara A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604131497 ISBN-13: 9781604131499 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: Despite only existing for two centuries, the Aztec managed to found their civilization on an island in the Valley of Mexico, link causeways to the mainland, develop far-reaching trade agreements, and build Tenochtitlan, one of the world's largest cities at the time of the Spanish invasion. Today, many people living in Mexico can trace their roots back to the Aztec Empire, which serves as a bridge between the modern and ancient worlds. Empire of the Aztec 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 new book explores the daily lives of the Aztec people, focusing on their social customs, religious practices, family and community structure, and cultural accomplishments, and includes primary sources to offer firsthand accounts. The volume concludes with the legacy of the Aztec and how it is maintained today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Mexico - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient |
| Dewey: 972.018 |
| LCCN: 2009016715 |
| Series: Great Empires of the Past |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presents a summary of the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location. This book explores the daily lives of the Aztec people, focusing on their social customs, religious practices, family and community structure, and cultural accomplishments. |