Aztecs : reign of blood & splendor / by the editors of Time-Life Books.
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TextSeries: Lost civilizations (Alexandria, Va.)Publication details: Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1992Description: 168 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cmISBN: 0809498545 (trade); 9780809498543 (trade); 0809498553 (lib. bdg.); 9780809498550 (lib. bdg.)Other title: Aztecs : reign of blood and splendorSubject(s): Aztecs | Indians of North America -- Mexico -- Southwest, NewLOC classification: F1219.73 | .A975 1992
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Summary: Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Aztec civilization, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.
The fall of the city "precious as jade" -- Essay: The trek to destiny -- People in search of a past -- Essay: The city that time forgot -- The terrible sustenance of the gods -- Essay: The temple of death -- The gentler side of Aztec life -- Essay: Inside the Aztec world.
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 972.018/AZT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 29844100000973 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-164) and index.
The fall of the city "precious as jade" -- Essay: The trek to destiny -- People in search of a past -- Essay: The city that time forgot -- The terrible sustenance of the gods -- Essay: The temple of death -- The gentler side of Aztec life -- Essay: Inside the Aztec world.
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Aztec civilization, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.
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