The Aztec Man And Tribe Book Summary

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The Aztec: Man and Tribe is a book written by Victor W. Von Hagen. I chose this book mostly due to my interests in the Aztecs. The Aztecs are often seen as a barbaric culture that did what they wanted, when they wanted, with no regard to human life or the penalties of their actions. I do not disagree with this, but I would not speak of it in a tone that most would choose. By reading this book, I had hoped to find more information on the Aztecs to better argue my points on why I do not see them in the same light that most do. I accomplished this, but at the same time found out some disturbing facts that even surprised me; which is a rare feat in itself. The book summarizes parts of the Aztecs culture in every chapter. Von Hagen paints a masterful picture of the culture with ease. While he does this, it is apparent that he holds the Aztec culture in great regard. Even while being an admirer of their culture, Von Hagen shows great resolve in telling the facts and not just giving bias opinions on the Aztecs culture. What stood out to me the most was the Aztec’s religion and the rise and fall of Moctezuma. The religion of…show more content…
I started this book with the mindset of thinking I knew a decent amount of information regarding the Aztecs, yet apparently I knew nothing. With every chapter I read came new insights into the culture of the Aztecs. By chapter 13, I felt as if I had seen the events play out right before my very eyes. Imagining the market and its sea of people, the “priests” draped in all black, and the sacrificial rituals was done with ease while reading this book. Von Hagen definitely did a great deal of research before attempting to write this book. I enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted to learn more about the Aztecs and their culture. A culture that may have been barbaric, yet had more depth than some cultures

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