The Aztec World

Elizabeth Brumfiel, Gary Feinman

ISBN 10: 0810972786 / ISBN 13: 9780810972780

Published by Abrams, 2008

Seller Inventory # E-9780810972780-2-2

Synopsis:

"The Aztec World" is an illustrated survey of the Aztecs based on insightful research by a team of international experts from the United States and Mexico. In addition to traditional subjects like cosmology, religion, human sacrifice and political history, this book covers such contemporary concerns as the environment and agriculture, health and disease, women and social status and urbanism. It also discusses the effects of European conquests on Aztec culture and society, in addition to offering modern perspectives on their civilization.The text is accompanied by colourful illustrations and photos of artefacts from the best collections in Mexico, including those of the Templo Mayor Museum and the National Museum of Anthropology, both in Mexico City, as well as pieces from archaeological sites and virtual reconstructions of lost artwork.

About the Author: Elizabeth M. Brumfiel is a Professor of Anthropology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Gary M. Feinman is the Curator of Mesoamerican Archaeology at The Field Museum in Chicago.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Aztec World
Publisher: Abrams
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good