Book contents
- Everyday Life in the Aztec World
- Everyday Life in the Aztec World
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Preface
- Pronunciation Guide
- A Little Background
- A Note on Sources
- List of Fictional Characters
- Part I Lives
- 1 The Emperor
- 2 The Priest
- 3 The Featherworker
- 4 The Merchant
- 5 The Farmer
- 6 The Slave
- Part II Intersecting Lives
- Glossary
- References
- Index
6 - The Slave
from Part I - Lives
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 November 2020
- Everyday Life in the Aztec World
- Everyday Life in the Aztec World
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Preface
- Pronunciation Guide
- A Little Background
- A Note on Sources
- List of Fictional Characters
- Part I Lives
- 1 The Emperor
- 2 The Priest
- 3 The Featherworker
- 4 The Merchant
- 5 The Farmer
- 6 The Slave
- Part II Intersecting Lives
- Glossary
- References
- Index
Summary
Chapter 6, “The Slave,” delves into the lives of the different types of slaves in Aztec society and their relationships with their owners. It looks at their daily rounds and life cycles, emphasizing essentials such as food preparation and cloth production. It furthermore takes stock of the ultimate good and ill fortunes of slaves in this society.
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- Everyday Life in the Aztec World , pp. 126 - 144Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020
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