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- At Home with the Aztecs: An Archaeologist Uncovers Their Daily Life by At Home with the Aztecs provides a fresh view of Aztec society, focusing on households and communities instead of kings, pyramids, and human sacrifice. This new approach offers an opportunity to humanize the Aztecs, moving past the popular stereotype of sacrificial maniacs to demonstrate that these were successful and prosperous communities. Michael Smith also engagingly describes the scientific, logistic and personal dimensions of archaeological fieldwork, drawing on decades of excavating experience and considering how his research was affected by his interaction with contemporary Mexican communities. Through first-hand accounts of the ways archaeologists interpret sites and artifacts, the book illuminates how the archaeological process can provide information about ancient families. Facilitating a richer understanding of the Aztec world, Smith’s research also redefines success, prosperity and resilience in ancient societies, making this book suitable not only for those interested in the Aztecs but in the examination of complex societies in general.Call number: F1219.76.S64 S65 2016ISBN: 978-1138100749Publication date: 2016
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At Home with the Aztecs: An Archaeologist Uncovers Their Daily Life
Through archaeological excavations and personal experience, Dr. Michael E. Smith provides insight into the daily lives of people living in ancient Aztec societies. Written in a lively, accessible style, At Home with the Aztecs: An Archaeologist Uncovers Their Daily Life focuses on the domestic activities, food, clothing, and architecture that led to successful and sustainable communities. This book is the winner of the Society of American Archaeology 2017 Popular Book Award. All books, articles, and maps included in this collection were used to research this book.
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