Bibliograph

Aztec & Maya, an illustrated history, Charles Phillips ; consultant: Dr. David M. Jones

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Aztec & Maya, an illustrated history, Charles Phillips ; consultant: Dr. David M. Jones

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Aztec & Maya

Oclc number

1083354913

Responsibility statement

Charles Phillips ; consultant: Dr. David M. Jones

Sub title

an illustrated history

Summary

This wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years of history, offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of the many different empires of Central America and Mexico. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold have fascinated many generations and are explored in detail, in this sumptuous new large-format edition. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and Tenochtitlán, Teotihuacán, Chichén Itzá, Tikal and Monte Albán, are examined giving life to the civic, military and everyday world of the time. This unrivaled volume is not only a perfect introduction to the history of these lost civilizations, but also a stunning visual record of a unique period that has helped to shape our world

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Aztec and Maya

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