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Jacques Soustelle was an anthropologists that specialized in pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico. The author used a collection of references in writing this book. The author did research his material in great depth. He used many quotes, including some from Co ....

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.... It took the natives about two centuries to totally develop this area. There were two main centers in this area, they were Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco. The city was split into four sections. This method of dividing the city had governmental advantages. In these four sections there was a temple built and a military chief appointed to each section. The military chiefs also known as the calpullec was elected four life, this was confirmed by the emperor. The chief was elected by his fellow citizens. The calpullec was the head of all local activities, he also had officials under him that collected taxes. The city of Tenochtitlan was said to have ....