Author Description

This Book Presents A Very Short Introduction To The Aztecs Using Interpretive Tools From Religious Studies And Anthropology To Uncover The Paradox Of Aztec Life; On The One Hand A People Highly Skilled In Sculpture, Astronomy, City Planning, Poetry And Philosophic Rhetoric While On The Other Hand A People Profoundly Committed To Cosmic Regeneration Through The Thrust Of The Ceremonial Knife And Warfare.