Tenochtitlan: Capital of the Aztec Empire

by José Luis de Rojas

Overview

“A rich and detailed narrative of the lives of Aztec people (or Mexica as they are also known), from the construction of the city to its eventual collapse at the hands of Spanish Conquistadors. Readers also learn about less-discussed aspects of daily life such as trade, farming and games.”—World Archaeology

“A comprehensive overview of the history, urbanism, politics, economics and religion of the capital of the Culhua-Mexica Empire.”—Choice

 

“Provides a comprehensive view of life in the Aztec capital city, bringing together a wide variety of archaeological and documentary information to examine all aspects of the city’s history, organization, and daily life.”—Janine Gasco, coeditor of The Legacy of Mesoamerica

 

In this fascinating book, eminent expert 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 urbanization, culture, and the rise and fall of the Aztec empire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813060316
Publisher:	University Press of Florida
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Series:	Ancient Cities of the New World
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

José Luis de Rojas is professor of anthropology at the Complutense University of Madrid. He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including Ethnohistory of America, The Indian Monies and Their Use in New Spain, and The Aztecs.

Table of Contents

List of Figures vii

List of Text Boxes ix

List of Tables xi

Foreword xiii

1 Mesoamerica: A Constellation of Cities 1

2 The Mexicas' Search for a Home 13

3 The Rise and Fall of the Mexica Capital 22

4 The Construction of a Metropolis 40

5 A Visit to Tenochtitlan 55

6 Supply and Distribution 85

7 The Activities of the Tenochca 113

8 The Life of the Tenochca 147

9 Tenochtitlan: Capital of an Empire 176

10 From Tenochtitlan to Mexico City 189

Glossary of Nahuatl Terms 195

References 199

Index 215