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Zapotec Civilization

A Captivating Guide to the Pre-Columbian Cloud People Who Dominated the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica

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Zapotec Civilization

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Duke Holm
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Explore the captivating history of the Zapotec civilization.

The Zapotecs lived and thrived and became a civilization of interest to the Conquistadors. As one of the largest Mesoamerican civilizations at the time, they helped to shape and form the world the Conquistadors encountered upon their arrival. Rivaling the size and complexity of their Mayan neighbors, the Zapotec were innovators and intellectuals who created a society that was markedly similar to the kingdoms and social structures.

The Zapotecs were a fascinating people, and this audiobook aims to give a fresh look and understanding to a civilization that was just as complex, structured, and regal as any of their Mesoamerican, South American, or European counterparts.

Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include:

  • The Cloud People and their domain
  • The Oaxaca valley
  • Understanding the Zapotecs and founding of Monte Albán in phases
  • Early agrarian roots and the building of a civilization
  • Religion, myths, sacrifices, rituals, and power
  • The royal family and class
  • The religious order
  • A day in the life of the Zapotecs
  • The arts, athletics, and technology
  • The war against the Aztecs
  • The Conquistadors’ arrival
  • The fall of an empire
  • And a great deal more you don't want to miss out on!

Get the audiobook now and learn more about the Zapotec civilization!

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It is an outstanding starting point for probing into the subject of Zapotec. Allowing them to find where to start looking on the subject. The listings in the backwill allow them to go on from there to dig into what is known by the museums and universities holding the items associated with the entries to get the full story behind them.

I l earned a lot from this author.

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This might appear like a very good book tome, but it certainly doesn't give any facts to validate the declarations made through the book about the Zapotec civilization. The book discussions about the advanced history of the Zapotec civilization.

Good one for every listener.

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This influential work by captivating history team, details the evolution of the Zapotec. Instead of concentrating solely on the archaeological record to document the evolution to two closely related peoples, this volume utilizes glottochronological and ethnographic techniques to track their deviation.

This is more than a history book.

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Zapotec Civilization, A Captivating Guide to the Pre-Columbian Cloud People Who Dominated the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica, is informative, organized, and has many perspectives on a little-known empire. One that pre-dated the Aztec, existed in competition with the Aztecs, and aided the Conquistadores, in the defeat of the Aztecs. They had a revolutionary form of government and that is the content of this short book, or more properly, this long essay. The reading was as boring as can be imagined. Still, if you want to learn about Zapotec, this is a good short starting point.

A Good Starting Point

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Good overview for the non-professional, e.g. for having some insights before visiting the Zapotec archeological sites or an exhibition. Tough to listen to because the narrator rushes through the text. A pdf with table of contents would help greatly. I had to make notes to avoid being lost.

OK but tough to listen

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This is truly an excellent guide to the Zapotec Civilization. Well written and lots of interesting facts. Highly recommend. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Nicely described after deep investigation.

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Not what I expected. Not only is it written on a seventh-to-eighth grade language level, but the history and culture seem to sugarcoat many harsh realities.
The result is mind numbing pablum that I can't recommend.

This is an adequate summary for Junior High

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I love listening books, especially on history topic. It was a heavy read, but a thorough treatment of the evidence.

This is perfect history book.

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The reader feels like the author has appeared from a totally absorbing world of the Zapotec after finishing the book. Grateful thanks to Captivating History for the ARC and the fabulous chance to read this astonishing book!

A quick and informative read.

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The author delivers a stimulating new method called actin theory, viewing history as resolute by the actions of real people, not imperceptible services of the environment or society.

A rare kudo, believe me.

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