Mexican And Central American Antiquities, Calendar Systems And History

By Eduard Georg Seler

Mexican and Central American Antiquities, Calendar Systems and History is a comprehensive guide to the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America, written by Eduard Seler. The book covers the history, art, and culture of these civilizations, with a particular focus on their calendar systems. Seler explores the complex and sophisticated ways in which these cultures measured time and organized their societies around it. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of these ancient civilizations. The first section provides an overview of the history and geography of the region, including the different cultures that inhabited it. The second section explores the art and architecture of these cultures, including their intricate carvings, sculptures, and buildings. The third section delves into the calendar systems of these cultures, which were highly complex and sophisticated. Seler explains how these systems were used to track time, predict astronomical events, and organize religious ceremonies. He also explores the different calendar systems used by different cultures, including the Mayan and Aztec calendars. The final section of the book provides a detailed history of the region, from the earliest known civilizations to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Seler explores the political, social, and economic factors that shaped these societies, as well as their interactions with each other and with the outside world. Overall, Mexican and Central American Antiquities, Calendar Systems and History is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ancient cultures of this region. Seler's detailed and insightful analysis provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of these civilizations.24 Papers By Eduard Seler, E. Forstemann, Paul Schellhas, Carl Sapper And E. P. DieseldorffThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428651055
• ISBN13: 9781428651050
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 796 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"