ARKEO 4268

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ARKEO 4268
Aztecs and Their Empire: Myth, History, and Politics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Examines the structure and history of the largest polity in ancient Mexico, the "empire" of the Aztecs, using descriptions left by Spanish invaders, accounts written by Aztecs under Colonial rule, and archaeological evidence. Explores Aztec visions of the past, emphasizing the roles of myth, religion, and identity in Aztec statecraft and the construction of history.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)

Comments Co-meets with ANTHR 7268/ARKEO 7268.

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  • 16947 ARKEO 4268   SEM 101

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