Mexico From the Olmecs to the Aztecs

Name: Mexico From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
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ISBN: 9780500287552

ISBN-10: 0500287554

ISBN-13: 9780500287552

Edition: 6th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Michael D. Coe, Rex Koontz

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"Masterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted."--Library Journal Michael D. Coe'sMexicohas long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. This companion to his best-sellingThe Mayahas now been completely revised by Professor Coe and Rex Koontz. The sixth edition includes new developments in the birth of agriculture and writing, both of which were independently invented here. Fresh insights into the metropolis of Teotihuacan reveal a world of palaces and warrior cults brought down by social revolts. A spectacular new find in the center of the Aztec capital, just unearthed,…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication date: 9/8/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Brian K. Blount is Associate Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary.



Preface



Introduction



Early Hunters



The Archaic Period



The Preclassic Period: Early Villagers



The Preclassic Period: Early Civilizations



The Classic Period



The Epiclasslc Period



The Post-Classic Period: The Toltec State



The Post-Classic Period: Rival States



The Aztecs in 1519


Epilogue


Visiting Mexico


Chronological Table


Reigning Monarchs of the Aztec State


Text References


Further Reading


Sources of Illustrations


Index