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Ancient Mexico : an overview

by Jaime Litvak King

An introduction to Mexico's history prior to the Spanish conquest, tracing the evolution of societies from hunter-gatherers to advanced civilisations. The text examines religious art, architecture, the development of trade, and the decline of the Aztec Empire.

Accession 21224 ISBN 0826308171 Publisher University of New Mexico Press
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