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Best books to learn The Aztecs & Maya, in order
The Aztecs and Maya are two distinct civilizations often mashed together, and most of what we 'know' arrives filtered through conquerors. A good path first separates the two and their worlds, then reads on their cities, calendars, and beliefs from the archaeology, then the conquest with an eye to bias. Order lets you see them on their own terms before the Spanish arrive.
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The Aztecs and Maya: where to start reading on Mesoamerica
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- How should I approach learning the aztecs & maya?
- The Aztecs and Maya are two distinct civilizations often mashed together, and most of what we 'know' arrives filtered through conquerors. A good path first separates the two and their worlds, then reads on their cities, calendars, and beliefs from the archaeology, then the conquest with an eye to bias. Order lets you see them on their own terms before the Spanish arrive.
- What's a good book to start the aztecs & maya with?
- A strong starting point is Breaking the Maya code by Michael D. Coe. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the aztecs & maya?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Ancient Mesopotamia, The Spanish Civil War, The Roaring Twenties & Prohibition.