Ancient Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
by Herbert Spinden
About this book
The ancient cultures of Mesoamerica developed art, stone cities, and sciences (especially astronomy and mathematics), to a degree that surpasses anything else existing in the New World. These developments may even match or overtake some developments made by the major civilizations of Europe or Asia. The author actually compares the Mayan with the Ancient Greeks, and the Aztecs with the Romans: such was their influence and impact. This book describes some of their achievements. (Summary by Mario Pineda)
Chapters (11)
1Preface. Introduction, part 1
2Introduction, part 2
3Chapter I - The Archaic Horizon
4Chapter II - The Maya Civilization, part 1
5Chapter II - The Maya Civilization, part 2
6Chapter II - The Maya Civilization, part 3
7Chapter III - The Middle Civilizations, part 1
8Chapter III - The Middle Civilizations, part 2
9Chapter IV - The Aztecs, part 1
10Chapter IV - The Aztecs, part 2
11A Cross-Section of New World History

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