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New Book bridges Ancient Wisdom with Modern Technology! Dr. Randall C. Jimenez, a San Jose State University educator, and Richard B. Graeber, an engineering documentation specialist, have collaborated to bring the first Technical Manual for the Aztec Calendar ever produced. The book was created to address a lack of clear, concise information regarding this ancient native artifact and to correct inaccuracies as taught in history classes across the U.S. today. By using concise documentation techniques, over 240 sources were compressed into a 100-page book, which includes 150 technical drawings, 230 word native glossary, timeline and a 12-page bibliography. This unique book entitled Aztec Calendar Handbook, on the surface appears to be about the Sun Stone, but in reality is about of Native American history. Chapters include; the History of the Aztec Calendar, Native American Time-keeping, Keepers of Time, Founding of Tenochtitlan and the Legend of Quetzalcoatl. It is designed as an accessible authority on the Aztec Calendar and the people that had such a profound effect on the shaping of modern America. By looking at myths, legends & history with an Aztec's perception of God, this new Manual provides needed answers to many important questions.
Paperback: 100 pages
Publisher: Historical Science Publishing; 4th edition (May 5, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966116313
ISBN-13: 978-0966116311
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Grammatical aside, there is no other treatise on pre-Columbian America and the Aztec Calendar as complete, concise and thought provoking as this one. I didn't notice the grammatical error until the fellow from Tejas spotted it. I was too amazed at having my perception of Native America shattered. After reading many books on the Aztecs, I bought this book and was favorably impressed by the depth, continuity and treatment of the entire subject matter. There is so much information in this book its astounishing. The bibliography contains over 200 sources. Direct eyewitnesses from the 16th century are quoted. The Time-Line is great. I will be referring to this book for years to come.
This book is pretty well designed. The pages are an off-white yellow tone. The information is fairly thorough but aimed more at somewhere between pop readers and light-duty researchers. So it is definitely worth a read. However, I did not see any reason to read this book more than once which shows some shortcomings for this vying to be a reference book.
When I first got the book I thought it wasn't very big and wouldn't have much new info. But it has so much information! I was very very happy with it. So many books on the Aztecs don't tell much about the aztec calendar but this book explains so much and goes into a lot of detail. I highly recommend this book for anyone that has an interest in knowing more about what the aztec calendar stands for.
This book is clear, non-technical, and easy to read and understand. People interested in the subject will find it useful.
This book is the first of its kind. all in one book. before you would have to purchase several books. thanks to the writers research you only need this one book. i recommend if you are studying the calendar. you will not be disappointed...!!!!!
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