Tenochtitlan: Capital of the Aztec Empire

Ancient Cities of the New World

by Jose Luis de Rojas

“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.

Genres: History, Cities

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

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.

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Truly, there are many logistical issues that needed to be considered in Tenochtitlan. I feel like I have been enlightened on many of them, such as procuring potable water, storage and transportation of grain, and the structure of the market. I do feel that the back copy description assuring me that this was for a "non-technical audience" is a bit of a misrepresentation, though. A lot of this book flew over my head, interesting though it was. Only recommended for the true scholar of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures.

[Mills College Library]

972.5301 R7416 2012