The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Aztec & Maya: The History, Legend, Myth and Culture of the Ancient Native Peoples of Mexico and Central America - Couverture rigide

Phillips, Charles; Jones, David M.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0754814890 ISBN 13 : 9780754814894

Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2004

Synopsis

Offers enthralling insights into the history, myths and legends of the peoples of Mesoamerica. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries of gold raided by the Spaniards.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book offers an examination of the history, myths and legends of the peoples of Mesoamerica spanning almost 3000 years. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries of gold raided by the Spaniards have enthralled generations of readers. Architectural and cultural achievements range from the temple-pyramids and stone carvings of the Olmecs to the cities, trading networks and religious societies and systems of the Aztecs and Maya. This book contains startling revelations about the ancient peoples of Central America, including histories of the lands they conquered, the cities they built and the world they developed.

Biographie de l'auteur

Charles Phillips holds an MA from the University of Westminster, London. He is an established writer of popular history, and was a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain and Ancient Civilizations. Dr David M Jones obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the Institute of Archaeology, University of London, and is co-author of Blue Guide Mexico.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lorenz Books
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0754814890
• ISBN 13: 9780754814894
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible