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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 972.01 EAN: 9780500287552 Edition: 6 ISBN: 0500287554 Label: Thames & Hudson Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 248 Publication Date: September 08, 2008 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Studio: Thames & Hudson Editorial Review: Product Description: "Masterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted."—Library Journal Michael D. Coe's Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. This companion to his best-selling The Maya has 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, gives us a privileged glimpse into the funerary rites of the most powerful monarch in North America at the time. 181 illustrations, 20 in color. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Just wondering.....Just wondering why a rebuttal to the pro-"La Raza" racism found in the previous posts was deleted while Miguel's anti-Christian rhetoric is allowed to stand. I have a whole lot of Mexican brothers and sisters who are proud of who they are without throwing whitey (and Jesus) in the dirt. PC at its best, I suppose. Never mind my order. I can find it cheaper at Wal-Mart. Rating: - great bookthis is a great book, lots of detailed photos. i am reading this book for a chicano studies class and its a bit hard to read at times. Rating:  - Great OverviewI have been reading books on pre-Columbian America for over 20 years, and Michael Coe's titles have always been amongst my favorites. He has not dissappointed me this time either. This book is a great summary of what is known, to date, about pre-hispanic Meso America. Good reading, good archeology. Rating: - Must have book on Mexican ArcheologyThis is a simple and easy to use reference to the archeological history of Mexico. Simply laid out with lots of examples. Good book. Rating: - Very Informative!Manuel's review of this book is excellent - I couldn't have written it any better! However, here's my two-cents worth: This book is a must read for anyone who lacks basic knowledge of the ancient Mexican cultures. It provides the reader with brief (and in some cases, more than brief) summaries of several of the various cultural groups that existed, covering geographic, cultural, agricultural, religious, architectural and political backgrounds. It has timelines and drawn maps to aid ... Read More |
