Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America (Hardcover, Second Edition)

South America is a vast, relatively isolated, landmass that includes 12 independent countries and one region (Guyane Francaise) 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.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
Release date:	April 2018
Authors:	Martin Giesso
Dimensions:	241 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	342
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-0236-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5381-0236-6
Barcode:	9781538102367

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