Mexico
From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
4th Edition
Published on 21. February 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-500-27722-5 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to Mexico's ancient civilizations. This companion volume to the author's book "The Maya" has been completely revised and expanded. Enlarged sections are included on early village life and the rise of Olmec civilization. Recent discoveries - such as the stela from La Mojarra inscribed in the mysterious Isthmian script or the mass sacrifice of 200 victims at Teotihuacan - receive full coverage. A new chapter on Aztec life and society has also been added. Despite the Spanish Conquest and ensuing epidemics, the natives of Mexico survived through the Colonial period. Describing their struggle in a new epilogue, the author shows how much the character of modern Mexico derives from its Pre-Colombian past. Other work by the author includes "Breaking the Maya Code".
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Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
149 illustrations, lists, index
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
570 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-27722-5 (9780500277225)
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08/2002
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Content
Early hunters; the archaic period; the preclassic period - early villagers; the preclassic period - early civilizations; the classic period; the post-classic period - the Toltec State; the post-classic period - rival states; the Aztecs.