The Aztec empire centred on Tenochtitlan (modern Mexico City) embraced nearly all the peoples of central America during the 15th and early 16th centuries. Renowned for their architecture, agriculture, jewellry and textiles, the Aztecs also developed a form of pictographic writing and a complex calendar system. However, they are chiefly, if unfortunately, remembered for their human sacrifices; tearing the heart from the living body to offer to their Sun god. This introduction to one of the world's most fascinating lost civilizations examines its history and culture, and concludes with an account of its violent destruction by the Spaniards in 1521.
- ISBN10 0721405002
- ISBN13 9780721405001
- Publish Date 26 January 1978
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 October 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint Ladybird Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 52
- Language English