Aztec & Maya : an illustrated history
Phillips, Charles, 1962-2019
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The definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America & Mexico including the Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec and Zapotec. 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. This book unravels the true facts behind the stories and looks at how myth and legends can tell us much about the cult of war in these pre-industrial nations.
Main title:
Aztec & Maya : an illustrated history / Charles Phillips.
Author:
Phillips, Charles, 1962-, author
Imprint:
[Leicester] : Lorenz Books, [2019]©2019
Collation:
512 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Illustrations on lining papers.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780754834731 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
85006
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