The Mexica (Aztecs) understood their ruler as not merely a dictator, or even a despot—to be feared rather than loved—but as an "enemy".pic.twitter.com/kcsEK9JcgX
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"Aztecs" by Inga Clendinnen.
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No problem. If you want to go *really* in-depth, I'd also suggest James Maffie's "Aztec Philosophy".
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The title is somewhat misleading. It focuses almost entirely on their metaphysics.
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However, understanding their metaphysics is essential to truly understanding their politics.
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Collecting crazy metaphysics is my hobby.
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