Mexico from the Olmecs to the Aztecs / Michael D. Coe, Javier Urcid, Rex Koontz.

Author/creator Coe, Michael D.
Other author Urcid, Javier.
Other author Koontz, Rex.
Format Electronic
Edition8th edition, revised and expanded.
Publication InfoLondon : Thames & Hudson, 2019.
Description272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Early hunters -- The archaic period -- The formative period: early villagers -- The formative period: early civilizations -- The classic period -- The epiclassic period -- The post-classic period: the Toltec state -- The post-classic period: rival states -- The Aztecs -- Epilogue.
Abstract Mexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most complex societies north of the Andes. Revised and expanded, the book is updated with the latest developments and findings in the field and current terminology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of Oaxaca, particularly Monte Alban, one of the earliest cities in Mesoamerica and the center of the Zapotec civilization. Recent research on the Olmecs and the legacy of the Maya offer a wider and more cohesive narrative of Mexico's history. And a fully revised epilogue discusses the survival of indigenous populations in Mexico from the arrival of the Spanish through to the present day. Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. Featuring up-to-date research and, for the first time, full-color illustrations throughout, this book brings to life the vibrant ancient art and architecture of Mesoamerica.
General note"Over 200 illustrations, 186 in color."
General noteFirst published in 1984 in the United States of America by Thames & Hudson Inc., New York, New York.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 261-266) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019938669
ISBN9780500293737 (paperback)
ISBN0500293732 (paperback)
ISBN9780500841785 (hardback)
ISBN0500841780 (hardback)