“During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake.”
Quote by Edward Burnett Tylor
Work
Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern
This book delves into the historical and cultural landscape of Mexico, examining the country's ancient civilizations, indigenous peoples, and the subsequent impact of Spanish colonization. It provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic aspects of Mexican society throughout different historical periods. more
Author
Edward Burnett Tylor
Edward Burnett Tylor was a British anthropologist known for his research on primitive societies and his contributions to the theory of cultural evolution. His work had a profound impact on the development of cultural anthropology. more
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