War and society in ancient Mesoamerica / [electronic resource]
Hassig, Ross,1945-
Berkeley, Calif. ; London : University of California Press,
c1992.
In this study of warfare in ancient Mesoamerica, Hassig offers insights into 3000 years of Mesoamerican history, from roughly 1500 BC to the Spanish conquest. He examines the methods, purposes, and values of warfare as practised by the major pre-Columbian societies and shows how warfare affected the rise of the state.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-312) and index.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
In this study of warfare in ancient Mesoamerica, Hassig offers insights into 3000 years of Mesoamerican history, from roughly 1500 BC to the Spanish conquest. He examines the methods, purposes, and values of warfare as practised by the major pre-Columbian societies and shows how warfare affected the rise of the state.
Description based on print version record.
Aztecs
Indians of Mexico
Indians of Central America
Mayas
Indians
Indians
Indians of Mexico
Indians of Mexico
Aztecs
Aztecs
Mexico
Regions & Countries - Americas
History & Archaeology