Aztec & Maya
Subtitle: the complete illustrated history : the greatest civilizations of ancient Central America with 1000 photographs, paintings and maps
By: Charles Phillips ; consultant, Dr. David M. Jones
Contributors: Jones, David M. (David Michael), 1950- consultant
Edition: 2008 edition.
Publisher: Metro Books
Published: 2008
Language: eng
Number of pages: 511
ISBN-13: 9781435105263
Subjects: Civilization; Aztecs; Mayas; History
Other titles: Aztec and Maya
Description: Aztec & Maya: The Complete Illustrated History uncovers the rise and fall of the many different empires of Mexico and Central America--their political and military campaign, 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 Teotihuacán, Tenochtitlán, Chichén Itzá, Palenque, Tikal and Monte Albán. The author also surveys the region's mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harvest and the afterlife.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 3,000 years of civilization --; title: Desert, mountain, lake & jungle --; title: Appeasing the gods --; title: Warfare & military life --; title: Royal power, law & order --; title: Past, present & future --; title: Craetion & the first peoples --; title: Earth & sky --; title: Tales of the gods --; title: Waters, fertility & harvest --; title: After death --; title: Myths & history --; title: Land of danger & reward --; title: From village to metropolis --; title: Infinite riches --; title: The world of work --; title: Everyday life --; title: Sacred culture --; title: Palaces, temple & sacred structures --; title: Building the cities --; title: The carver's art --; title: Precious work --; title: Images, symbols & words.