Aztec Warfare


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Aztec Warfare


Aztec Warfare
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Author : Ross Hassig
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 1988

Aztec Warfare written by Ross Hassig and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.


In exploring the pattern and methods of Aztec expansion, Ross Hassig focuses on political and economic factors. Because they lacked numerical superiority, faced logistical problems presented by the terrain, and competed with agriculture for manpower, the Aztecs relied as much on threats and the image of power as on military might to subdue enemies and hold them in their orbit. Hassig describes the role of war in the everyday life of the capital, Tenochtitlan: the place of the military in Aztec society; the education and training of young warriors; the organization of the army; the use of weapons and armor; and the nature of combat.



Aztec Warrior


Aztec Warrior
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Author : John Pohl
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-05-20

Aztec Warrior written by John Pohl and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-20 with History categories.


According to one popular image, the Aztec army was a ruthless and efficient war machine, that established an empire by convincingly overwhelming its neighbors, sacrificing thousands to bloodthirsty gods along the way. From a contrasting perspective, its native warriors were no match for the modern warring methods of Cortés' greatly outnumbered Spaniards, who decisively defeated them. The reality of the Aztec warrior's ability and effectiveness lies somewhere between those two extremes, as this title makes clear. By examining the experiences of a hypothetical individual, Cuauhtli, this meticulously researched book shows that the history of Aztec warfare is much richer and far more complex than previously understood, and reveals the close relationship between social and military matters in Aztec society.



Aztec Warrior


Aztec Warrior
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Author : John Pohl
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-05-20

Aztec Warrior written by John Pohl and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-20 with History categories.


According to one popular image, the Aztec army was a ruthless and efficient war machine, that established an empire by convincingly overwhelming its neighbors, sacrificing thousands to bloodthirsty gods along the way. From a contrasting perspective, its native warriors were no match for the modern warring methods of Cortés' greatly outnumbered Spaniards, who decisively defeated them. The reality of the Aztec warrior's ability and effectiveness lies somewhere between those two extremes, as this title makes clear. By examining the experiences of a hypothetical individual, Cuauhtli, this meticulously researched book shows that the history of Aztec warfare is much richer and far more complex than previously understood, and reveals the close relationship between social and military matters in Aztec society.



War And Society In Ancient Mesoamerica


War And Society In Ancient Mesoamerica
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Author : Ross Hassig
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1992-08-19

War And Society In Ancient Mesoamerica written by Ross Hassig and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-08-19 with Social Science categories.


In this study of warfare in ancient Mesoamerica, Ross Hassig offers new insight into three thousand years of Mesoamerican history, from roughly 1500 B.C. to the Spanish conquest. He examines the methods, purposes, and values of warfare as practiced by the major pre-Columbian societies and shows how warfare affected the rise of the state.



Mexico And The Spanish Conquest


Mexico And The Spanish Conquest
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Author : Ross Hassig
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2014-08-04

Mexico And The Spanish Conquest written by Ross Hassig and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-04 with History categories.


What role did indigenous peoples play in the Spanish conquest of Mexico? Ross Hassig explores this question in Mexico and the Spanish Conquest by incorporating primary accounts from the Indians of Mexico and revisiting the events of the conquest against the backdrop of the Aztec empire, the culture and politics of Mesoamerica, and the military dynamics of both sides. He analyzes the weapons, tactics, and strategies employed by both the Indians and the Spaniards, and concludes that the conquest was less a Spanish victory than it was a victory of Indians over other Indians, which the Spaniards were able to exploit to their own advantage. In this second edition of his classic work, Hassig incorporates new research in the same concise manner that made the original edition so popular and provides further explanations of the actions and motivations of Cortés, Moteuczoma, and other key figures. He also explores their impact on larger events and examines in greater detail Spanish military tactics and strategies.



Handbook To Life In The Aztec World


Handbook To Life In The Aztec World
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Author : Manuel Aguilar-Moreno
language : en
Publisher: Handbook to Life
Release Date : 2007

Handbook To Life In The Aztec World written by Manuel Aguilar-Moreno and has been published by Handbook to Life this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.


Describes daily life in the Aztec world, including coverage of geography, foods, trades, arts, games, wars, political systems, class structure, religious practices, trading networks, writings, architecture and science.



The New Aztecs


The New Aztecs
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Author : Zhivan J. Alach
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

The New Aztecs written by Zhivan J. Alach and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Military art and science categories.


The Western way of war has come full circle. After centuries of evolution toward increased totality and brutality, it has turned back once again to the ritualistic and restrained methods of primitive warfare. Largely, this has been due to an interaction between the perceived lack of utility in contemporary warfare, developing humanitarian public opinion, and increasing professionalism among militaries. The significance of these evolutionary trends in the way that the West engages in modern warfare is that they are potentially dangerous, and they include the possibility that the West will be unprepared for a future foe whose defeat requires more unrestrained methods.



The War Of Conquest


The War Of Conquest
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Author : Bernardino (de Sahagún)
language : en
Publisher: University of Utah Press
Release Date : 1978

The War Of Conquest written by Bernardino (de Sahagún) and has been published by University of Utah Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with History categories.


How is it possible that in 1521 five-hundred Spanish soldiers defeated the most powerful military force in Middle America? The answer lies not in western firearms, as we have been taught, but rather in the differences between the Aztec and Spanish cultures. Differing concepts of warfare and diplomacy, reinforced by tensions and stresses within the Aztec political system and its supporting religious beliefs, allowed Cortés to systematically gain and hold the military and diplomatic advantages that gave the Spaniards the day, the war, and the continent.



Ritual Combat A Comparision Of The Aztec War Of Flowers And The Medieval M L E


Ritual Combat A Comparision Of The Aztec War Of Flowers And The Medieval M L E
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Author : James Robert Moriarty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969

Ritual Combat A Comparision Of The Aztec War Of Flowers And The Medieval M L E written by James Robert Moriarty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Aztecs categories.




The War Of The Fatties And Other Stories From Aztec History


The War Of The Fatties And Other Stories From Aztec History
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Author : Salvador Novo
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2014-12-15

The War Of The Fatties And Other Stories From Aztec History written by Salvador Novo and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-15 with Fiction categories.


In "The War of the Fatties," a campy, tongue-in-cheek retelling of an episode from the Mexican "Trojan War," naked fat women from Tlatelolco discombobulate Tenochtitlan's invading army by squirting them with breast milk. Told with satiric allusions to the policies and tactics used by Mexico's current ruling party, PRI, to consolidate its power, the play unfolds a history of vain rivalry and decadence, intricate political maneuvers, corruption, and unchecked ambition that determined the course of Mexican history for two centuries before the Spanish conquest. Novo's other works in this collection—"A Few Aspects of Sex among the Nahuas," "Ahuítzotl and the Magic Water," "Cuauhtémoc: Play in One Act," "Cuauhtémoc and Eulalia: A Dialogue," "Malinche and Carlota: A Dialogue," and "In Ticitézcatl or The Enchanted Mirror: Opera in Two Acts"—represent nearly all of his Aztec-related writings. Taken together, they provide a delightful introduction to Novo's later works and a light-hearted, historically accurate introduction to Aztec culture. The text is supplemented by a glossary of Nahuatl terms, notes on the historical characters, and an introduction that provides historical background and places Novo's works within their cultural context.