Ancient Civilizations

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient Civilizations
Three captivating manuscripts in one book:
Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya MythologyAztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and TlacopanIncas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and CivilizationIn 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 book include:
Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 – 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 – 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic – AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic – AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic – AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic – AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza – features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include:
The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for GreatnessThe Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico ValleyThe Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple AllianceThe Greatest Aztec Kings and Their HeritageThe Splendor of TenochtitlánA Guided Tour Around TenochtitlánRites, Rituals, and Delicious RecipesThe Fall of TenochtitlánAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include:
How the Incas Recorded Their HistoryThe Inca Creation MythThe Founding of the Great City of CuzcoThe First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?Social Order in the Inca SocietyThe Different Roles of Women in the Inca SocietyInca Religious Order and IdeologyTour of the Greatest Inca SightsFrom Pachacuti to the Arrival of the SpanishThe Spanish Conquest