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Olmecs: A Captivating Guide to the Earliest Known Major Ancient Civilization in Mexico (Mesoamerican Civilizations) Paperback – May 22, 2018

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Did you know that the Olmecs might have been the first people to introduce writing?

The first people that managed to elevate themselves to civilized life were the Olmecs. But why do they remain relatively unknown, hidden in the long and dark corridors of forgotten history?

The truth is that few historians are ready to tackle the task of uncovering the true story of the Olmecs. And thus, it can be hard for readers to find an easy-to-read and cohesive resource on this fascinating civilization.

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Olmecs: A Captivating Guide to the Earliest Known Major Ancient Civilization in Mexico includes:
  • Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective Techniques
  • A Simple Explanation of Who the Olmecs Were and Where They Came From
  • Fascinating Discoveries of Olmec Art
  • Startling Theories About the Structure of Olmec Society and How They Interacted with Their Neighbors
  • The Truth of Why the Olmecs Were So Rich and the Powerful Components to Their Success
  • What There Is to Know About the Olmec Military
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    May 22, 2018
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    6 x 0.17 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1719512310
  7. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 22, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1719512310
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1719512312
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.17 x 9 inches
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Captivating History book about a civilization I had never heard about
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018
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I really enjoyed this book about the Olmec culture. I had never heard about this culture prior to reading this great book. This book along with many of the other Captivating History books makes me wonder how much of history I was never exposed to in school history books and classes.

I highly recommend this book. I was surprised by the number of photos of various different artifacts.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tales of the unknown
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It is the second one I've read on the Olmec culture. As with the other book, there is a lot of conjecture wrapped around the few solid facts we know about this culture. What we do know is they played a pivotal rule in Mesoamerican development and were emulated by several of the other groups that rose to power over the years. They are an interesting enigma and the book is well written and balances fact with theory very well.

I particularly appreciated two related statements by the author in their concluding remarks. First, "The Olmec story is filled with maybes, debates, theories and ideas"......they " are still largely a mystery to us." Second, "Are the Olmecs the Mesoamerican mother culture" or the conduit through which cultural norms, knowledge and traditions were exchanged. The research goes on but the truth is we might never know the answer to that question.
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G. Frome
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and informative
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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Gave it 5 stars because these people are worth knowing a little about. No one knows much about them and the book sometimes thinks it knows more than it does. But that's OK if you can catch those spots. Really a probably great lost empire.
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Belinda Bullard
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro into this civilization
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
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I bought the book looking to educate a pre-teen or teen reader. The book is straightforward in its presentation, and short enough to hold the interest of a younger reader. A few illustrations, and a decided jumpoff point into further studies.
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Lost Lake Dave
4.0 out of 5 stars Great summary of the Olmec legacy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
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The author does a terrific job of presenting what's known of the Olmec in a concise review.
On the suggested improvement side, I really, really wish he'd engaged a good editor. His sloppy language clogs communication unnecessarily.
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pinkus szuchmacher
3.0 out of 5 stars findings
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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Very little real info on them
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Ramon Segura
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
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I like this book because there about my ancestors
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Bo
4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect civilization for a small book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019
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The Olmec are a people history remembers very little about, but what things have been glimpsed and theorized about them seems to all be in here. The theories are treated with skepticism and both the arguments for and against are shown.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Short primer on the Olmec
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2020
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Author gives a review on the current thinking about the Olmec, including the many things not known about them.

Poses the proposition "The Olmecs, A Mother Culture of Mesoamerica?"
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Neaman
1.0 out of 5 stars Reads like an Inattentive Student's Sixth Form Term Paper lacking any precision.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2023
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The anonymous author warns on page one that much remains to be discovered about the Olmecs. Then reminds you on every page thereafter that whatever he is describing is assumption, speculative guesswork or contested by multiple authorities. In the end the book is a catalogue of everything we (or the author) doesn't know about the Olmecs. Not worth the trouble.
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