The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas

Viac o knihe

A book about the daily life of the pre-Columbian peoples of the Aztec, Mayan & Inca cultures before European contact & conquest. Illustrated with black & white line drawings, maps & photos. Indexed with bibliography & chronology. "An exotic panorama--lavishly illustrated & pulsing with life--of the Aztec, Maya & Inca civilizations. A Major work of archeology, anthropology & history by one of America's foremost archeological historians."--dust jacket Part 1 Aztec 1 The historical & geographical background of the Aztecs 2 The people 3 The Aztec "kings" & the directing classes 4 The achievements Part 2 Maya 1 This historical & geographical background of the Mayas 2 The people 3 The ruling class 4 The achievements Part 3 Inca 1 The historical & geographical background of the Incas 2 The people 3 The Inca & his city 4 The achievements