Mexico
Author: Michael D. Coe
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMasterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.--Library Journal
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The Natural History of the Soul in Ancient Mexico
Author: Jill Leslie McKeever Furst
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1995-01-01
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780300072600
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA richly illustrated look at basic Precolumbian beliefs among ancient Mesoamerican peoples about life and death, body and soul. Drawing on linguistic, ethnographic, and iconographic sources, art historian Jill McKeever Furst argues that the Mexica turned not to mental or linguistic constructions for verifying ideas about the soul, but to what they experienced through the senses. 32 illustrations.
Ancient Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
Author: Herbert Joseph Spinden
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Published: 2018-10-23
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780344049057
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Ancient Kingdoms of Mexico
Author: Nigel Davies
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This outstanding study spans four rich civilizations in ancient Mexico, from 1500 B.C. to the Spanish conquest soon after A.D.1500: The "Olmecs," hunters and farmers who worshipped the man-jaguar and became the first great carvers in stone and jade. The culture of "Teotihuacan," with its sumptuous palaces and gigantic Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. The "Toltec" dynasty, whose temples, wreathed with carvings of predatory beasts, serpents and warriors, testify to a new militaristic phase in Mexican history. The "Aztecs," fierce empire-builders whose gods demanded complex rituals and the blood of human sacrifice. Writing for students, travellers and non-specialists, Nigel Davies puts these fascinating cultures into historical context. Drawing on the latest research, he discusses their arts, beliefs and customs, and their changing economic and political conditions, to build up a vivid picture of life in the kingdoms of ancient Mexico." --provided by Goodreads.
Olmec
Author: Kathleen Berrin
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780300166767
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This catalogue was published by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on the occasion of the exhibition Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico"--Colophon.
Mesoamerican History
Author: Captivating History
Publisher:
Published: 2020-01-03
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781647483159
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFour captivating manuscripts in one book: Olmecs Zapotec Civilization Maya History Aztec History
Warlords of Ancient Mexico
Author: Peter G. Tsouras
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-09-02
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 1632201798
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the unbelievable true history of the great warrior tribes of Mexico. More than thirteen centuries of incredible spellbinding history are detailed in this intriguing study of the rulers and warriors of Mexico. Dozens of these charismatic leaders of nations and armies are brought to life by the deep research and entertaining storytelling of Peter Tsouras. Tsouras introduces the reader to the colossal personalities of the period: Smoking Frog, the Mexican Machiavelli, the Poet Warlord, the Lion of Anahuac, and others . . . all of them warlords who shaped one of the most significant regions in world history, men who influenced the civilization of half a continent. The warlords of Mexico, for all their fascinating lives and momentous acts, have been largely ignored by writers and historians, but here that disappointing record is put right by a range of detailed biographies that entertain as they inform. Students of the area, historians working in American history, and long-term visitors and tourists to the region will gain a much clearer understanding of the background history of these territories and the men who formed and reformed them. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of photographs and color paintings, Warlords of Ancient Mexico is essential reading for anyone interested in this tumultuous, endlessly captivating period of Central American history. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Myths of Ancient Mexico
Author: Michel Graulich
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780806129105
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Innovative study, drawing on extensive ethnohistorical and ethnographical materials, of the mythology of the Toltecs and the Aztecs, with broader Mesoamerican comparisons, including the Popol Vuh of the Quichâe Maya. Finds recurring themes in origin stories of light and darkness, sacrifice, expulsion and wanderings, and arrival in a Promised Land. Analysis includes considerations of myth vs. history"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Ancient Civilizations
Author: Captivating History
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-12-23
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781981992720
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient Civilizations Three captivating manuscripts in one book: Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization In the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more! Some of the topics and questions covered in the first part of this book include: Maya Timeline Glossary of Important Maya Terms The Origins of the Mesoamerican Civilizations The Archaic period: 7000 - 2000 BC The Olmecs: 1,200 - 300 BC The Preclassic Period and the Magnificent Zapotec Early Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BC Cuello and early Maya architecture Middle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BC The Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800 Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250 The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red Queen Early Classic - AD 250 to 600 How Maya measured the time Late Classic - AD 600 to 900 The mystery of the Red Queen Terminal Classic - AD 900 to 1000 Food, Rites, and Gruesome Tales How to make Maya hot chocolate at home How did the Maya grow their food? The Maize god The Maya beauty standards The sacred Ball Game The Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human Sacrifice Early Postclassic - AD 1000 to 1250 Inside Chichen Itza - features of Maya cities The Maya Observatory (El Caracol) Human sacrifice and the methods The Kukulkan pyramid Late Postclassic Period and the Spanish Conquest Maya Today Maya Creation Story The Maya Cosmology And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on! Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include: The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for Greatness The Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico Valley The Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance The Greatest Aztec Kings and Their Heritage The Splendor of Tenochtitlán A Guided Tour Around Tenochtitlán Rites, Rituals, and Delicious Recipes The Fall of Tenochtitlán And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on! Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include: How the Incas Recorded Their History The Inca Creation Myth The Founding of the Great City of Cuzco The First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest Deeds The Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest Deeds The Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event? Social Order in the Inca Society The Different Roles of Women in the Inca Society Inca Religious Order and Ideology Tour of the Greatest Inca Sights From Pachacuti to the Arrival of the Spanish The Spanish Conquest The Aftermath and the Inca Legacy And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on! Get the book now and learn more about these three ancient civilizations!
The Civilization of Ancient Mexico
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher:
Published: 1912
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13:
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