Aztec & Maya : the complete illustrated history : the greatest civilizations of ancient Central America with 1000 photographs, paintings and maps / Charles Phillips ; consultant, David M. Jones.
Includes index. Previously published in two separate volumes, The lost history of Aztec & Maya and The Aztec & Maya : life in an ancient civilization.
Contents:
3,000 years of civilization -- Desert, mountain, lake & jungle -- Appeasing the gods -- Warfare & military life -- Royal power, law & order -- Past, present & future -- Craetion & the first peoples -- Earth & sky -- Tales of the gods -- Waters, fertility & harvest -- After death -- Myths & history -- Land of danger & reward -- From village to metropolis -- Infinite riches -- The world of work -- Everyday life -- Sacred culture -- Palaces, temple & sacred structures -- Building the cities -- The carver's art -- Precious work -- Images, symbols & words.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.