| Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America Contributor(s): Giesso, Martin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1538102366 ISBN-13: 9781538102367 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) - History | Latin America - South America - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 980.01 |
| LCCN: 2017051587 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Histori |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.58 lbs) 342 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: South America is a vast, relatively isolated, landmass that includes 12 independent countries and one region (Guyane Fran aise) with diverse ethnic groups speaking hundreds of different languages and dialects, and extraordinary creativity. Indigenous people have occupied its different habitats while transforming the landscape and themselves, with extraordinary dedication and success. This dictionary opens a window to these peoples through many entries, in an integrated approach that allows to connect the multiple facets of indigenous life before 1492. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and the culture of ancient South America. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about ancient South America. |
