| Ancient Civilizations Of The New World Contributor(s): Adams, Richard Ew (Author) |
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ISBN: 081331383X ISBN-13: 9780813313832 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1997 Annotation: "In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient New World civilizations, Richard Adams provides a superb introductory overview of these unique and fascinating cultures. In" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - History | Civilization - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) |
| Dewey: 980.012 |
| LCCN: 97015752 |
| Lexile Measure: 1290 |
| Series: Essays in World History |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.07" W x 9.02" (0.56 lbs) 172 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient new world civiliozations, Richard adams provides a superb introductory overview of these unique and fascinating cultures. Incorporating the latest breakthroughs in the study of the cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes, Adams examines the development of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples, among others, from simple agricultural societies to urban civilizations with complex transportation networks, distinct social hierarchies, rich artistic and religious traditions, and writing systems that have defied anthropological investigation until recently. |