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

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-266) and index

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Mexico

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Michael D. Coe, Javier Urcid, Rex Koontz

from the Olmecs to the Aztecs

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 Albaþn, 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

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

From the Olmecs to the Aztecs