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Aztecs
Aztecs

Aztecs

Conquest and Glory

12+

HISTORY

104 Pages, 8.25 x 10.75

Trade Paper, $20.95 (US $20.95) (CA $23.95)

Publication Date: December 2013

ISBN 9780987668837

Rights: US, CA & ASIA

Te Papa Press (Dec 2013)

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Overview

Drawing on exclusive access to the cultural treasures of Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), this accessible, colorful book tells of the complexity, richness, splendor, and mystery of the Aztec civilization. The book reflects the latest archaeological knowledge about the Mexican people and provides exclusive interviews with a range of international experts on Mexican life and culture. Included in the book are more than 200 color reproductions of treasures from the national museums of Mexico, archival documents, iconic codices featuring pictograms of Aztec writing, and rare archaeological images from the temples—particularly the Templo Mayor where human sacrifices were made less than 500 years ago. The story of the Aztecs is fascinating, dramatic, and ultimately tragic—from its mythic origins, rituals, and ways of life to its tragic conquest—and this visually stunning resource reflects the profound heritage of Aztec culture and its continuing importance at the heart of Mexican life today.

Author Biography

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the bold and iconic national museum and art gallery of New Zealand, located in Wellington. Commonly known as Te Papa and Our Place, Te Papa Tongarewa can be translated as "the place of treasures of this land."

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