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The complete illustrated history of the Aztec & Maya : the definitive chronicle of the ancient peoples of Central America & Mexico--including the Aztec, Maya, Olme, Mixtec, Toltec & Zapotec / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)468568; Phillips, Charles,1962-Lost history of Aztec & Maya.; Phillips, Charles,1962-Aztec & Maya, life in an ancient civilization.;

Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Aztecs; Mayas;

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Aztec & Maya : Life in an ancient civilization / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)386190(CARDINAL)468568;

Subjects: Aztecs.; Indians of Central America; Indians of Mexico; Mayas.;

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Aztec & Maya : the complete illustrated history : the greatest civilizations of ancient Central America with 1000 photographs, paintings and maps / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)468568; Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-(CARDINAL)671845; Phillips, Charles,1962-Lost history of Aztec & Maya.; Phillips, Charles,1962-Aztec & Maya-- life in an ancient civilization.;

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.

Subjects: Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America;

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The illustrated history of the Aztecs & Maya / by Phillips, Charles,1962-author.(CARDINAL)468568;

Subjects: Aztec mythology.; Aztecs; Indian mythology; Indian mythology; Indians of Central America; Indians of Mexico; Maya mythology.; Mayas;

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The illustrated encyclopedia of the Aztec and Maya / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)468568;

Subjects: Indians of Mexico.; Indians of Central America.;

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The everyday life of the Aztec & Maya : an expert account of the great Central American civilizations with over 200 magnificent photographs and illustrations, and 30 maps, plans and drawings / by Phillips, Charles,1962-; Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-;

Subjects: Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America;

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The illustrated encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya : the greatest civilizations of ancient Central America with 1000 photographs, paintings & maps / by Phillips, Charles,1962-author.(CARDINAL)468568; Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-consultant.(CARDINAL)671845;

REFERENCE WORKS. This book offers an examination of the history, myths and legends of the peoples of Mesoamerica spanning almost 3000 years. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries of gold raided by the Spaniards have enthralled generations of readers. Architectural and cultural achievements range from the temple-pyramids and stone carvings of the Olmecs to the cities, trading networks and religious societies and systems of the Aztecs and Maya. This book contains startling revelations about the ancient peoples of Central America, including histories of the lands they conquered, the cities they built and the world they developed.

Subjects: Aztec mythology.; Maya mythology.; Indian philosophy; Mayas; Aztecs; Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America;

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The mythology of the Aztec & Maya : an illustrated encyclopedia of the gods, myths and legends of the Aztecs, Maya and other peoples of ancient Mexico and Central America, with over 240 fine art illustrations and photographs / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)468568; Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-(CARDINAL)671845;

Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Aztec mythology.; Indian mythology; Indian mythology; Maya mythology.;

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Aztec & Maya : an illustrated history. by Phillips, Charles,1962-author.(CARDINAL)468568;

This wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years of history, offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of the many different empires of Central America and Mexico. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold have fascinated many generations and are explored in detail, in this sumptuous new large-format edition. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and Tenochtitl©Łn, Teotihuac©Łn, Chich©♭n Itz©Ł, Tikal and Monte Alb©Łn, are examined giving life to the civic, military and everyday world of the time. This unrivaled volume is not only a perfect introduction to the history of these lost civilizations, but also a stunning visual record of a unique period that has helped to shape our world.

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Aztecs; Mayas; Mixtec Indians; Olmecs; Toltecs; Zapotec Indians;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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The illustrated encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya : the history, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America / by Phillips, Charles,1962-(CARDINAL)468568; Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-(CARDINAL)671845;

MARCIVE 06/10/08pt. 2. Myth -- 7. Creation and the first peoples -- The power in the centre : cosmology -- The making of the Earth -- Order form chaos : Maya creation stories -- Both one and two : Aztec creation stories -- The anger of the Gods -- The Hero Twins and Seven Macaw -- The triumph of the Hero Twins -- The people of corn -- 8. Earth and sky -- Life under the four suns -- Dawn of the fifth sun -- The celestial weaving girl -- Myths of the night sky -- Many faces of the Sun God -- Bringers of rain -- Deluge : the universal flood -- 9. Tales of the Gods -- A crowded pantheon -- Lord of the Smoking Mirror -- The originator of war -- Dark challenger by night -- The Plumed Serpent -- Quetzalcóatl and the raft of snakes -- The tribal war God -- Hummingbird of the left -- Divine creatures -- 10. Waters, fertility and harvest -- The sacrifice of blood and water -- Ancient lifegivers -- Rain sun and water sun -- The Flayed Lord -- Mother Earth and her flowers -- The Gods of maize -- The gift of Pulque -- How maize was tamed -- Sex, pregnancy and birth -- 11. After death -- The paradise of the Flower Goddess -- The Bacabs and the cosmic tree -- The journey to Mictlán -- Beyond the water -- The Hero Twins and the underworld -- Risen from the underworld -- Return to Xibalba -- Xibalba tamed -- Quetzalcóatl and his twin in Mictlán -- 12. Myths and history -- Toltec wanderings -- The golden reign of Topiltzin -- The divine prince -- How the Toltecs fell -- The origin of the Méxica -- The cactus and the eagle -- The Quiché Maya seek a home -- Visions of triumph and downfall -- An empire lost, an empire won.The glory that was Mesoamerica -- Uncovering the secrets of the past -- Fragments of history -- Aztec history and mythology -- Unlocking the secrets of Maya society -- pt. 1. History -- Timeline of Mesoamerica -- 1. 3,000 years of civilization -- The birth of the Olmec -- The Zapotec and the Maya -- Teotihuacán : city of the Gods -- The Mixtecs and the Toltecs -- The rise of the Aztecs -- The coming of the Spaniards -- 2. Desert, mountain, lake and jungle -- Many landscapes -- Jungle cities of the Maya -- Sacred mountains in the jungle -- Water : a scarce resource -- City of awe : Teotihuacán -- 'Water mountain' : Tenochtitlán -- On the edge : Copán and Jaina Island -- 3. Appeasing the Gods --Many types of blood offering -- Mesoamerican divinities -- One above all others -- The blood of many -- Communion with the divine -- Reaching for the sky -- Spirit jaguars : Shamans -- Reading the future -- Death and the afterlife -- 4. Warfare and military life -- The Flower Wars -- Chain of command : the Aztec army -- Into battle -- Running the Aztec empire -- Tribute and trade -- Campaigns of Moctezuma I -- City-states in constant conflict -- War between Mayapán and Chichén Itzá -- The Maya collapse -- 5. Royal power, law and order -- Structures of power -- The power of appearance -- Coronation spectacle -- Sun King : the glory of King Pacal -- Moctezuma II in his pomp -- Wise governance, strict punishment -- The Maya law code -- Clans and power : Maya social groups -- The many levels of Aztec society -- 6. Past, present and future -- Starting from zero : mathematics -- Three into one : interlocking calendars -- Counting the days -- Major Aztec festivals -- Divining the future -- Reading the stars -- Written records -- Royal scribes and codices --A highly readable, authoritative history of Mesoamerica and its many peoples, from the Olmecs and Maya to the Toltecs and Aztecs.

Subjects: Mayas.; Aztecs.; Maya mythology.; Aztec mythology.;

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