Description
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.
Author: Charles Phillips
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 12/20/2019
Pages: 512
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.90lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.90w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9780754834731
ISBN10: 0754834735
BISAC Categories:
- History | Indigenous Peoples in the Americas
- History | Latin America | Mexico
- History | Latin America | Central America
About the Author
Charles Phillips is an established historical author with a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations.