The most alarming aspect of the aztec culture was the practice of human sacrifice, which was known throughout mesoamerica prior to the spanish conquest. The world book encyclopedia set 1953 volumes 119 free shipping benefits charity. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. Capital of the aztec empire ancient cities of the new world author.
At its peak, it was the largest city in the precolumbian americas. The spanish conquest of the aztec empire, also known as the conquest of mexico or the spanishmexican war 151921, was one of the primary events in the spanish colonization of the americas. Tenochtitlan a former major aztec empire altepetl city state in central mexico. The death of aztec tenochtitlan, the life of mexico city joe r. By then, it had a sales force of 60,000 and vastly outsold britannica. However, tenochtitlan fell to the spaniards in 1521, and spain soon controlled the entire aztec empire.
Its architectural style belongs to the late postclassic period of mesoamerica. Murales rivera markt in tlatelolco 3 diego rivera wikipedia, the free encyclopedia tenochtitlan was an aztec capital city founded in it was located on an island in lake texcoco, which today is in the downtown of mexico city. By the early 1500s, at least 200,000 people lived in the city. An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. Capital of the aztec empire ancient cities of the new world book. The ancient history encyclopedia logo is a registered eu trademark. The world heritage site of xochimilco contains what remains of the geography water. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. An encyclopedia of the nahua world in sixteenthcentury mexico. Drawing on period representations of the city in sculptures, texts, and maps, the death of aztec tenochtitlan, the life of mexico city builds a convincing case that this global capital remained, through the sixteenth century, very much an amerindian city. Instill a lifelong love of learning in your children with world book s print and digital products. The fall of tenochtitlan, the capital of the aztec empire, was a decisive event in the spanish conquest of the aztec empire it occurred in 1521 following extensive. Sep 25, 20 tenochtitlan also spelled tenochtitlan, located on an island near the western shore of lake texcoco in central mexico, was the capital city and religious centre of the aztec civilization.
Mar 26, 2020 in 1577, a generation after the conquest of mexico, a unique illustrated book was completed. Tenochtitlan was an aztec city destroyed by quetzalcoatl during the old world. Tenochtitlan synonyms, tenochtitlan pronunciation, tenochtitlan translation, english dictionary definition of tenochtitlan. It was like the enchantments in the book of amadis, because of high. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. Search for library items search for lists search for.
Today, the ruins of tenochtitlan are in the historic center of the mexican capital. Tenochtitlan was one of the greatest cities of the world in that time. The great temple or temple mayor called hueteocalli by the aztecs takes centre stage in the sacred precinct. Tenochtitlan also spelled tenochtitlan, located on an island near the. Tenochtitlan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. May 22, 2016 the fall of tenochtitlan is an important event in the history of the americas as it marks the end of the aztec empire. Tenochtitlan was one of two mexica altepetl citystates or polities on the island, the other being tlatelolco. Located at the site of modern mexico city, it was founded c. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume set 1987 ebay. Battle of tenochtitlan may 22august, 1521, military engagement between the aztecs and a coalition of spanish and indigenous combatants commanded by hernan cortes.
It contained the palace of montezuma ii, said to consist of 300 rooms, as well as hundreds of temples. Winner, book prize in latin american studies, colonial section of latin. Tenochtitlan also known as mexicatenochtitlan was a large mexica altepetl in what is now the. The death of aztec tenochtitlan, the life of mexico. An ancient aztec capital on the site of presentday mexico city. Jan 11, 2018 the world book difference world book combines cuttingedge technology with traditional editorial excellence to produce authoritative, trustworthy, and unbiased content. A truly remarkable feature of the work is a world map, possibly drawn by sebastian munster, and, in part, by hans holbein the younger.
Tenochtitlan is the southern part of the main island under the red line. Tenochtitlan was an aztec city that flourished between a. They built cities as large and complex as any in europe during that time, says the world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia 1977, hardcover for sale. Books are in good preowned condition, clean and odor free. The americas are clearly depicted, based partly on the world as configured by the johann schoner globes or on peter apians map of 1520, and showing the influence of the ideas of copernicus. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume book set 1987 world book inc. This is a list of the tlatoque of the precolumbian era altepetl of tenochtitlan. There are multiple 16thcentury narratives of the events by spanish conquerors, their indigenous allies, and the defeated aztecs. A remarkable journey around the world s major ancient sites from stonehenge to the pyramids at. Superior weaponry and a devastating smallpox outbreak enabled the spanish to conquer the city. Tenochtitlan was an aztec altepetl located on an island in lake texcoco, in the valley of mexico.
May 01, 2018 tenochtitlan also spelled tenochtitlan, located on an island near the western shore of lake texcoco in central mexico, was the capital city and. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Aztecs simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Founded in 25, it became the capital of the expanding mexica empire in the 15th century, 1 until captured by the spanish in 1521. The world book encyclopedia world book childcraft international an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. The temple was called the huei teocalli in the nahuatl language. The vanishing axolotl world book world book encyclopedia. Mar 21, 2010 an encyclopedia of world faiths portrays human sacrifice at tenochtitlans great temple, with one victim being slain on a platform atop skullcovered walls and another rolling down a steep.
One of the most vivid examples of the aztec ritual of sacrificing human beings tlamictiliztli appears in bernal d i az del castillos book the discovery and conquest of mexico 1632. Capital of the aztec empire ancient cities of the new world book book details. World heritage encyclopedia content is assembled from numerous content providers, open access publishing, and in compliance with the fair access to science and technology research act fastr, wikimedia foundation, inc. When paired with mexico, the name is a reference to mexica, the people of the surrounding aztec. Tenochtitlan article about tenochtitlan by the free dictionary. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of. Gain access to all the online ebooks that world book has here, download any ebook and read on your time, access to 875 ebooks and world book exclusive content, readers can take the library with them, access to content for an immersive reading experience.
The rise and fall of aztec civilization essay 2671 words. Nov 06, 2017 the world book difference world book combines cuttingedge technology with traditional editorial excellence to produce authoritative, trustworthy, and unbiased content. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go. Wikimedia commons has media related to tenochtitlan. The digital content is updated in real time and carefully curated for each learning level. The world book encyclopedia field enterprises educational corporation on. Tenochtitlan project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. During the final stage of the spanish conquest of the aztecs, tenochtitlan was besieged and essentially razed. Make offer the world book encyclopedia set 1953 volumes 119 free shipping benefits charity. Apr 21, 20 after all these conquests and alliances, tenochtitlan was huge, powerful and at its peak. It was to tenochtitlan and the court of montezuma that hernan cortes came, and it was from tenochtitlan that the spanish fled on the night of june 30, 1520, under heavy aztec attackthe socalled noche triste. Tenochs father was iztacmixcoatl, who had a total of seven sons with two wives.
At the same time, the conquistadors heard tales of the day 20,000 captives, some roped together through their noses, wound through the streets to be sacrificed at the top of the great temple steps. Capital of the aztec empire ancient cities of the new. Online exhibition the cultures and history of the americas. Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the aztec empire. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. Built on an island on lake texcoco, it had a system of canals and causeways that supplied the hundreds of thousands of. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold. New world encyclopedia writers and editors rewrote and completed the wikipedia article in accordance with new world encyclopedia standards. With series and individual books for every reading level, world book will give your student a leg up both in and out of the classroom. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. Jun 15, 2017 tenochtitlan was an aztec city that flourished between a.
The complete illustrated world encyclopedia of archaeology. The templo mayor great temple was one of the main temples of the aztecs. The world book encyclopedia no volume14 field enterprises educational corporation on. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Although the conquest of central mexico was not the conquest of all regions in what is modern mexico, the conquest of the aztecs is the most significant overall. Mundy foregrounds the role the citys indigenous peoples, the nahua, played in. Accessible 247, the content is available on a variety of devices. This event took place on august, 1521 and was the result of a threemonth long siege. People bought and sold many things there, including slaves prisoners of war from states the aztecs had taken over. Tenochtitlan was the center of the aztec government and religion. The complete illustrated history of world archaeology. The world book encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corporatio an apparently unread copy in perfect condition.
The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set. Mexico city now covers the whole area where tenochtitlan. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Spanish conquest of the aztec empire project gutenberg self. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a. Called the florentine codex, because its housed in florence, the manuscript documents the culture, politics, natural science, and history of the aztecs a group of nahuatlspeaking people who dominated large parts of central mexico between 1428 and 1521. On top of the 60 m high pyramid platform, reached by two flights of steps, were two twin temples. Within two years, the aztec culture was destroyed by the spanish. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Mexico city now covers the whole area where tenochtitlan used to be. When the spanish arrived in 1519, they guessed that 60,000 people came to the market in tenochtitlan every day. A rich and detailed narrative of the lives of aztec people or mexica as they are also known.
The aztecs built tenochtitlan around 25, right on a lake called lake texcoco. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of. Frances karttunen 1983 an analytical dictionary of nahuatl p. Cortes returned in 1521, took the city after a threemonth siege, razed it, and captured the ruler, cuauhtemoc cuauhtemoc. It was a flourishing city with an estimated population of between 200,000 and 300,000, connected with the mainland by three great causeways. The city was located on an island in lake texcoco, within the valley of mexico subcategories. Tenochtitlan was approximately square miles in size, connected by causeways to the mainland. The fall of tenochtitlan truly the end of the aztec empire. This made tenochtitlan the largest city in the americas before christopher columbus arrived. Hernan cortes understood the strategic and symbolic importance of the aztec capital and founded the spanish capital of mexico city on the site, and in particular rebuilt the aztec ceremonial and political center as the main square, the plaza mayor, usually called the zocalo. The world heritage site of xochimilco contains what remains of the geography water, boats, floating gardens of the mexica capital.
It was in their capital city of tenochtitlan, which is now mexico city. This article abides by terms of the creative commons ccbysa 3. Capital of the aztec empire ancient cities of the new world jose luis. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts.
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