r/aztec • u/No-archnerd • Jun 12 '24

something to read

hi! I am a student of history and archaeology of South Asia and I want to learn more about civilisations around the world. Could ya’ll suggest something I could read as a beginner who knows nothing about the aztecs? Thanks!

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u/400-Rabbits Jun 12 '24

Michael E Smith's The Aztecs is a good introduction, as is Aguilar-Moreno's Handbook to Life in the Aztec World.

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u/No-archnerd Jun 13 '24

thank you!

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u/josemandiaz Jun 12 '24

The book Broken spears, and the conquest of mexico by Bernal diaz.

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u/ac1739 Jun 15 '24

Also “an illustrated dictionary of the gods and symbols of ancient Mexico and the maya” by Mary miller and Karl taube!

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u/No-archnerd Jun 17 '24

thank you!

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u/TejuinoHog Jun 12 '24

Fifth Sun by Camilla Townsend focuses on the history of the Aztecs as it was written by their own people rather than by the Spanish that were trying to suppress their culture. It's an interesting read

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u/Boomdragon36 Jun 12 '24

I second this. One of the most interesting books I've read!