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"Empire of the Aztecs" opens with a summary of the rise and fall of the empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location. The second half of this book explores the daily lives of the Aztec people, focusing on their social customs, religious practices, family and community structure, and cultural accomplishments.

Over the centuries civilizations rise and fall. Before European explorers reached the shores of North and Central America, a great empire arose: the Aztecs. Leaving their original home in the north, the Aztecs came south, looking for the right place to build their dream city. They chose the most unlikely of places to settle- a snake-filled, barren island in the middle of a swamp. But with their energy, imagination, and determination, they not only...