About this Item
Trade paperback edition, published by Penguin. Classic book on the subject. Nigel Davies examines the cultures of the Olmecs, Aztecs, Toltec, and Teotihuacan of ancient Mexico. 272 pages with Index and a section of photos. 5" X 7-3/4". This is a remainder copy, with a black line on the bottom edge of the text block. No further writing besides the remainder mark, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. Not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. Seller Inventory # 23-01027
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Ancient Kingdoms of Mexico
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
About this title
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.
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