Ancient Mexico and Central America: Archaeology and Culture History, Second Edition
by Susan Toby Evans
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Author: Susan Toby EvansEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-05
ISBN: 0500287147
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Summary of Ancient Mexico and Central America: Archaeology and Culture History, Second Edition
Winner of the 2005 Society for American Archaeology Book Award.This authoritative book explores every aspect of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, from Paleo-Indian times to the sixteenth century. It provides overviews of the best-known regional cultures, such as those of the Olmecs, Maya, Zapotecs, and Aztecs, as well as balanced coverage of Mesoamerica as a whole.
The book covers every major site, from La Venta and Monte Alb?n to Teotihuacan, Palenque, and Tenochtitlan. It includes detailed discussion of major cultural themes, such as the ball game, and is lavishly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps. It has now been thoroughly updated to include new interpretations and recent discoveries. 459 illustrations, 80 in color.
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