Ancient Civilizations Of The New World (Paperback)

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. 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.The question of why these thriving cultures collapsed so suddenly when faced with the European conquest is explored, as are comparisons with ancient Old World civilizations of the Middle East and Asia.

General

Imprint:	WestviewPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1997
First published:	August 1997
Authors:	Richard E.W. Adams
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-0-8133-1383-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-8133-1383-X
Barcode:	9780813313832

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