Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Civilization of Ancient Mexico by Lewis Spence was first published in 1912. The volume contains an engaging study of life in Ancient Mexico, offering a diverse range of information on history, language, mythology and religion.