Mexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most
recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of
Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most
complex societies north of the Andes. Revised and expanded, the book is
updated with the latest developments and findings in the field and
current terminology.
The new edition includes expanded coverage of Oaxaca, particularly Monte
Alba´n, one of the earliest cities in Mesoamerica and the center of the
Zapotec civilization. Recent research on the Olmecs and the legacy of
the Maya offer a wider and more cohesive narrative of Mexico's history.
And a fully revised epilogue discusses the survival of indigenous
populations in Mexico from the arrival of the Spanish through to the
present day.
Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative
introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. Featuring up-to-date
research and, for the first time, full-color illustrations throughout,
this book brings to life the vibrant ancient art and architecture of
Mesoamerica.