The Aztec World

When I say this book is totally sweet I mean this book is TOTALLY SWEET!!!! I found this book to be a great introduction to the fascinating civilization of the Aztecs. The text stays vivid and colorful through the skill of the author and with the help of engaging first hand accounts. The pictures add a lot to present a detailed and interesting view of Ancient Aztec civilization. Yeah, this book rocks so hard I put it on my wishlist, even though I already read it.

This is an admirable example of how to introduce non-experts to an ancient culture without being pedantic or boring. In one hundred and fifty pages, Boone gives us a very readable summary of Aztec history, culture, religion, economics, and politics. While she describes the horrors of human sacrifice, she also lets us see the more positive sides of Aztec life, including the glory of Tenochtitlan. She helps us to understand how a small number of Spaniards brought down the empire. The book is well illustrated in color.