{"product_id":"the-mixtecs-lords-of-oaxaca-9798195467876","title":"The Mixtecs: Lords of Oaxaca","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elliot Rowan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Mixtecs: Lords of Oaxaca\u003c\/i\u003e, Elliot Rowan brings to life one of Mesoamerica's most refined and enduring civilizations. Across the rugged highlands and valleys of southern Mexico, the Mixtecs built powerful city states, forged alliances through strategy and marriage, and created a culture shaped by artistry, ritual, and memory. Known as the People of the Rain, they developed a world where land, lineage, and belief were deeply connected. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on archaeological discoveries from sites such as Monte Alban, Mitla, and Tilantongo, Rowan reconstructs a society preserved not through continuous written history but through painted codices, burial treasures, and the remains of mountain settlements. Manuscripts such as \u003ci\u003eCodex Zouche Nuttall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCodex Bodley\u003c\/i\u003e reveal dynasties, wars, and sacred traditions through vivid imagery. Goldwork, turquoise mosaics, and everyday objects reflect both exceptional craftsmanship and the rhythms of daily life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRowan explores the structure of Mixtec political life, tracing the rise of rulers like Eight Deer Jaguar Claw and the role of warfare, diplomacy, and ritual in shaping power. He also examines the impact of Aztec expansion and Spanish conquest, showing how Mixtec communities adapted while preserving their identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a study of the past, this book reveals a civilization whose legacy still lives in the landscapes of Oaxaca and in the traditions of the people who carry it forward.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890165465239,"sku":"9798195467876","price":1169.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798195467876.webp?v=1781178982","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-mixtecs-lords-of-oaxaca-9798195467876","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}