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The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec & Maya
The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec Maya Author:Charles Phillips The complete illustrated history of the Aztec & Maya : the definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America & Mexico--including the Aztec, Maya, Olme, Mixtec, Toltec & Zapotec. — The definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America & Mexico--including the Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec, and Zapotec. — This definitiv... more »e reference work offers enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday lives of the people of Mexico and Central America. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold and raided by the Spaniards have fascinated many generations. This book unravels the true facts behind the stories and looks at how myths and legends can tell us much about real history.
Over 1000 color photographs, paintings, artifacts, maps and artworks explore the magnificent art, architecture, mythology, and social history.« less