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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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Full details that all

The history of Mayan civilization is truly so surprising and secret of the Mayan Calender.This book supports you to learn about the fascinating Mayan people, what made them so difficult and specials, and what caused their decline. There is much to be learned from history,

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It is an excellent detailed account of recent archeological evidence calls in question the role of the Sea People in the destruction of the Late Bronze Age civilizations, with a treasure trove of readable information about the various kingdoms of the time.

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A solid introduction to The Mayan History.

The author is especially strong in guiding the reader through various clarifications by historians as well as explaining the ever-evolving scholarship and research about the Mayan History, the Aztecs, and Inca Empire.

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Great into onto Mayan culture

I like the True Books series! They have great surveys and pack a lot of useful information into a small, attractive book. Definitely, recommend!

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Very Informative and interesting

Great, information dense and up to date book on the fascinating history of the Maya.Very Informative and interesting.i love it.

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Great

GREAT BOOK FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THIS SUBJECT.

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An excellent resource for my visit.

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Purchased this for my daughter. We are going to Mexico to explore some Mayan Ruins soon. She enjoyed listening to this and learned a lot. She can't wait to learn more during our trip

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Extremely informative

This book is fascinating evidence from geological core samples indicate climate change may also have been a factor, famine sparking migrations.

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Horrified by the pronunciation of the Mayan words

You should care and pronounce the Mayan words correctly if you have an audio book about Mayans.

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Awesome read

Loved it. Great read, captivating, enlightening.
Mayan, Aztec and Incan history is detailed in an easy to read book that keeps you interested.

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