The Civilization of Ancient Mexico

This 1912 volume by Lewis Spence contains an engaging study of life in Ancient Mexico.

Lewis Spence (Author)

9781107605732, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

136 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 cm, 0.15 kg

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Civilization of Ancient Mexico by Lewis Spence was first published in 1912. The volume contains an engaging study of life in Ancient Mexico, offering a diverse range of information on history, language, mythology and religion.

Preface
1. Introductory
2. The Mexican people
3. Early history of the Mexican people
4. The foundation of Acolhuan Pueblos
5. The valley Pueblos
6. Mythology and religion I
7. Mythology and religion II
8. Mythology and religion III
9. The calendar system of the Nahua
10. The life of the Nahua
11. Teocallis
Bibliography
Note on the Mexican language
Index.

Subject Areas: History of the Americas [HBJK]