Antes que América, los mayas y los aztecas

Synopsis of Antes que América, los mayas y los aztecas

«Antes que América, los mayas y los aztecas» is a historical work by Alain Musset and Annie-Claude Martin, in paperback, published by Edelvives (61 pages).

It compares two great Mesoamerican civilisations and shows that, despite sharing some customs and beliefs, the Maya and the Aztecs formed quite different societies. It covers their political organisation, religious traditions and daily life: work, clothing, food, schooling, and social and economic structures.

Collection «Pueblos del pasado»; text in Spanish. Published in 1993, recommended for ages 14 and up.

With its informative approach and illustrated edition, it is suitable for young people aged 14 and over and for readers approaching these cultures for the first time.