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Ancient Civilizations: A Captivating Guide to Mayan History, the Aztecs, and Inca Empire

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Explore the captivating history and mythology of three ancient civilizations. Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology
  • Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan
  • Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization

In the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more!

Some of the topics and questions covered in the first part of this audiobook include:

  • Maya timeline
  • Glossary of important Maya terms
  • The origins of the Mesoamerican civilizations
  • The Archaic period: 7,000-2,000 BC

Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this audiobook include:

  • The origins of Aztecs: a tribe destined for greatness
  • The unwelcome arrival in Mexico Valley
  • The rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance

Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this audiobook include:

  • How the Incas recorded their history
  • The Inca creation myth
  • The founding of the great city of Cuzco
  • The first dynasty of Inca rulers and their greatest deeds
  • The second dynasty of Inca rulers and their greatest deeds
  • The rise of the Inca empire: a cosmological event?
  • And much more!

Get the audiobook now and learn more about ancient civilizations!

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A Basic Introduction

While these civivilizations and their customs are still largely debated by historians and remain very much shrouded in mystery to this day, this book does a wonderful job of introducing listeners to the basic structures, customs and history of these societies. Although the Mayans, Aztecs and Incans have had much of their history recorded by their oppressors this books does a phenomenal job of addressing this and embraces what archaeologists have found to oppose most heavily regarded sources documented by the Spanish conquistadors and Clergymen.
It is quite basic in its analysis and descriptions of most rituals, beliefs, God’s and major historical events. This book is best described as an overview as it skins the surface which leaves one hungry and scouring the internet for further information.
One positive note is the reference within the book to internet sources and other free tools to help understand the Mayan calendar and it’s comtrasting difference to our Roman one.
For the well read individual who is familiar with Meso America and the conquest of Cortez, this book would not be suitable as it comes across as banal and lacking in description.
For those wanting a basic outline of events, customs and life during these time periods this would be an excellent listen.
It is quick and delves into just enough information so as to ensure a basis of understanding is achieved within the 5 hours of edflrtless listening. #Audible1

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