One of the most important temples in the Aztec religion was dedicated to Tatloc, as this was believed to help ensure the fertility of the Aztec women and therefore ensure the continuation of the Aztec race. It is easy to see, based on the way that Smith (2003) presents it, that there is strong evidence for the beliefs that the Aztecs were said to have had. This is one of the reasons why Smith's (2003) book is so significant to research into the Aztecs and pre-colonial Mexico today. There is more to the book than just what the Spaniards had recorded. While their work was very important and should not be discounted, the Aztecs were the only ones who really know what they did and why - what was important to them in their civilization and how they needed to proceed in order to keep their civilization strong. Because of the way Smith (2003) presents the findings of the obviously extensive research...

The methodology of incorporating information on the archeological findings of the Aztec people into his book was a smart one on the part of Smith (2003), who brings a lot of great information to light. Some of it is found in other books on the subject, certainly, but that does not take away from its value, as Smith's (2003) book is not simply a rehash of everything that has already been said. It is more descriptive than that, and more philosophical in some ways. Overall, Smith (2003) has a great deal to contribute to the field of Aztec history.
Bibliography

Smith, Michael E. (2003). The Aztecs. Blackwell…