{"product_id":"the-aztecs-paperback","title":"The Aztecs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs. Immensely readable, Smith's detailed descriptions of the daily life of the Aztec people provide an excellent and thorough grounding in the subject for students and general readers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the earliest discoveries and newest research in the field, \u003ci\u003eThe Aztecs, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has been revised and updated with the latest advances in Aztec archaeology and ethnohistory. Smith presents a new perspective on Aztec government and kings, additional descriptions of major archaeological sites, and expanded coverage of codices, religious beliefs, and the importance of areas distant from the capital city. New photographs and illustrations from the latest fieldwork rounds out the most informative and up-to-date treatment of Aztec civilization available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. He has directed excavations at numerous Aztec sites and is co-editor (with Marilyn Masson) of \u003ci\u003eThe Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica: A Reader\u003c\/i\u003e (Blackwell, 1999) and author of \u003ci\u003eAztec City-State Capitals\u003c\/i\u003e (University Press of Florida, 2008).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 414\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718274912319,"sku":"9781405194976","price":88.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/629bb681ed3156b8075707a9b528af64.webp?v=1765081344","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-aztecs-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}