The history of the Aztecs & Maya : the history, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America / Charles Phillips ; consultant Dr David M Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Charles, 1962- author.

Contributor:

Jones, David M. (David Michael), 1950- contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of Central America--History.

Indians of Central America.

Indians of Mexico--History.

Indians of Mexico.

Aztecs--History.

Aztecs.

Mayas--History.

Mayas.

Indian mythology--Central America.

Indian mythology.

Indian mythology--Mexico.

Aztec mythology.

Maya mythology.

Physical Description:

256 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm

Other Title:

History of the Aztecs and Maya

History, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Lorenz Books, [2026]

Summary:

"An authoritative history of Mesoamerica and its many peoples, spanning 3000 years of civilizations from the Olmecs and Maya to the Toltecs and Aztecs. Discover key Mesoamerican legends including creation tales, stories of the gods and goddesses, and the mythology of fertility, harvest and the afterlife. Explore the incredible architecture from the temple-pyramids and collossal stone carvings of the Olmecs to the awe-inspiring cities of the Aztecs and Maya. Archaelogical finds provide intriguing insights into astronomy, the development of calendars, amthematics, writing and the arts. Fully illustrated throughout with more than 500 photographs, artworks, and maps." --Page 4 of cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

"Olmec - Maya - Chichimec - Huastec - Zapotec - Toltec - Mixtec - Totonac - Aztec" --Cover.

ISBN:

9780754836216

0754836215

OCLC:

1545277264

Publisher Number:

90104833540