Bibliograph

The Aztec, [writer, Andrew Langley]

Type

Label

The Aztec, [writer, Andrew Langley]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Aztec

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

[writer, Andrew Langley]

Series statement

Early peoples

Summary

"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"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Origins of the Aztec -- Building an empire -- The Aztec empire at its height -- The Tlatoani and his advisers -- Commoners and calpolli -- Soldiers and warfare -- Merchants -- Farmers -- Aztec women -- Slaves -- Crime and punishment -- Beliefs and gods -- Ceremonies and human sacrifice -- Temples and priests -- The Aztec calendar -- The great city of Tenochtitlan -- Language and writing -- Aztec art and crafts -- Family life -- Shelter and clothing -- Food and drink -- Children and education -- Sports and festivals -- Trade and transportation -- Decline and danger -- The fall of the Aztec empire -- The Aztec legacy

Target audience

juvenile

Classification