I love this book. I have read almost every book there is to read on the Aztecs and their lives as part of a multi-year research project. I actually read this book through a library first before I realized that it was quite possibly the best resource on the Aztecs I could find, so I bought my own copy. In rereading this textbook, I have found a treasure trove of information on virtually every single aspect of Aztec life.
This textbook flows well, starting with the basic history and context of the Aztec people, from very early history through the culture-altering visit from the Spanish. We touch upon every important aspect of the Aztec life - food, religion, architecture, natural resources, jobs, tools, etc. Michael Smith uses every resource he could find to weave together a very comprehensive tale of these indigenous people in Central Mexico. Each resource is cited within its context, so you can fully understand where the information is coming from and whether it's biased - for example the records that Spanish conquerors took of Aztec rituals and ceremonies are tinted with judgement and xenophobia, whereas the Aztec records and documents can be incomplete or mistranslated.
I would purchase this textbook fifty times over. If I had to have only one resource on the Aztecs, this would be it.
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When buying, the ad stated, "Highlight, take notes, and search in the book. Page numbers are just like the physical edition."
However, I CANNOT view the page numbers, as there is no option to switch from locations to page numbers. This makes the book somewhat useless, as I am assigned page numbers to read in class. Amazon's ad page for this is incorrect, so now I have to go buy a physical copy on top of wasting $25 (after tax) for this useless copy.
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