This two-volume comprehensive and authoritative history describes the political, military and social world of ancient America, bringing this enthralling culture to life. The books explore the region s vivid mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harvest and the afterlife. The first volume focuses on the Maya and Aztec civilizations of Mexico and Central America, and the second on the Inca Empire that stretched the length of South America. Taking in many captivating cultural practices and traditions, this is a perfect introduction to the subject, and also a stunning visual record of a fascinating period that has helped to shape our world.
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Charles Phillips is an established historical writer with a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations. He was a key writer on Time Life s Myth and Mankind series. Dr David M. Jones is co-author of the Blue Guide Mexico and wrote many articles on Mesoamerican and South American art for The Grove Dictionary of Art. He is the co-author of The Mythology of the Americas (also published by Lorenz Books).
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