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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 and expanded for the fifth edition by Professor Coe and Rex Koontz.
A new chapter covers the Classic period collapse and its aftermath, including the exploration of newly discovered cities.
The history of the northern frontier of ancient Mexico receives a completely new treatment, with revised accounts of shaft tombs, the turquoise trade, and ancient Mexico's relation with the peoples of the Southwest United States.
The artistry of the Toltec is revealed through a recently discovered shell and turquoise warrior costume, and what we know of the enigmatic relationship between Toltec Tula and Chichén Itzá is brought up to date.
New interpretations of the symbolism of Teotihuacan and information on the great Mexican capital's relationship with the Maya are included, and there is additional material on Aztec village life on the eve of the Conquest.
For more information about the title Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Fifth Edition), read the full description at Amazon.com, or see the following related books:
The Maya, Seventh Edition (Ancient Peoples and Places) — "A clear and intelligent description of the development and organization of Maya civilization." —Natural History The Maya has long been ... > read more
The Art of Mesoamerica: From Olmec to Aztec (World of Art) — This essential guide to the art and architecture of ancient Mesoamerica succinctly and evocatively summarizes the artistic achievements of the high ... > read more
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya — The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica have baffled and fascinated outsiders ever since the Spanish Conquest. ... > read more
A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya — The recent interpretation of Maya hieroglyphs has given us the first written history of the New World as it existed before the European invasion. In ... > read moreRecommend this page on Facebook, Twitter,
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