ABSTRACT

The Legacy of Mesoamerica: History and Culture of a Native American Civilization summarizes and integrates information on the origins, historical development, and current situations of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. It describes their contributions from the development of Mesoamerican Civilization through 20th century and their influence in the world community. For courses on Mesoamerica (Middle America) taught in departments of anthropology, history, and Latin American Studies.

chapter |37 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|31 pages

Mesoamerica and Spain: The Conquest

chapter 8|51 pages

Native Mesoamericans in the Modern Era

chapter 10|28 pages

The Mayan Zapatista Movement

chapter 11|32 pages

Language and Languages of Mesoamerica