Pre-Columbian America
Subtitle: empires of the New World
By: Kathleen Kuiper
Series: The Britannica guide to ancient civilizations
Publisher: Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Education Services
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9781615302116
Subjects: Social life and customs; History; Civilization; HISTORY; Indians; Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Description: From the Mayan calendar to the Toltec architecture at Chiche n Itza , the bequests of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations have endured long after the societies that created them declined. The intellectual and cultural achievements of Pre-Columbian America rivaled those of ancient Rome and Egypt, and greatly enriched the landscape of present-day Mexico and Central America. The traditions, social organizations, languages, and ideas that shaped each of these cultures are examined in this fascinating volume.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-184) and index.

Description based on print version record.