* Uncovers the rise and fall of the many different empires of Mexico and Central America - their political and military campaigns, their legends and myths, and their art, architecture and social history. * Ground plans and detailed photographs explore over 20 magnificent and vitally important World Heritage sites, including Teotihuacan, Tenochtitlan, Chicen Itaz. Palenque, Tikal and Monte Alban. * Surveys the region's mythology, including tales fo creation, earth and sky; legends of gods, goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harvest and the after life. Charles Phillips is a graduate of Oxford University and is an established historical writer, with a keen interests in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations.
The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec & Maya
$92.76 - $115.41
- UPC:
- 9780681352384
- Maximum Purchase:
- 3 units
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 2006-12-22
- Author:
- Charles Phillips
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- First Printing