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City of sacrifice : the Aztec empire and the role of violence in civilization

by David Carrasco

An investigation into the history of Tenochtitlan, exploring the role of religious violence in Aztec urbanisation. The text traces the city's development from antiquity to the foundation of modern Mexico City upon its ruins.

Accession 387 ISBN 9780807046425 Publisher Beacon
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