Tenochtitlan Capital of the Aztec Empire |
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| Author:
| de Rojas, José Luis |
| Series title: | Ancient Cities of the New World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-6031-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2014 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.25AUD $28.00 |
Book Description:
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Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire before the Spanish conquest, rivalled any other great city of its time. In Europe, only Paris, Venice, and Constantinople were larger. The city is unique among New World capitals in that it was well-described and chronicled by the conquistadors who subsequently demolished it. José Luis de Rojas presents an accessible yet authoritative exploration of this famous city interweaving glimpses into its inhabitants' daily lives with the broader...
More DescriptionTenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire before the Spanish conquest, rivalled any other great city of its time. In Europe, only Paris, Venice, and Constantinople were larger. The city is unique among New World capitals in that it was well-described and chronicled by the conquistadors who subsequently demolished it. José Luis de Rojas presents an accessible yet authoritative exploration of this famous city interweaving glimpses into its inhabitants' daily lives with the broader stories of urbanisation, culture, and the rise and fall of the Aztec empire.