Aztec Warfare: Motives and Flower Wars

This chapter explores the reasons behind Aztec warfare, including political motives and ideological reasons tied to their worldview and social structure. It also discusses the controversial subject of flower wars in Aztec culture, examining their purpose and limited sources. It delves into the role of sacrifice in Aztec warfare and the importance of capturing rather than killing enemies. The chapter acknowledges the complexity and controversy surrounding Aztec warfare and its entanglement with religion, politics, and logic.