Dimensions
236 x 303 x 24mm
The secrets of the past are uncovered in this authoritative social history of the ancient peoples of Central America and Mexico.
The first part of the book explores the landscape of the ancient Mesoamerican world, from the great volcanic mountains of Popocatépetl and Toluca to the plains of the Yucatán peninsula and the jungles of El Petén around Tikal.
The second half of the book reveals the rich and varied architecture and art of the different cultures.
This unrivalled volume is a perfect introduction for any history student or traveller to Mesoamerica, and an astonishing visual record of a fascinating period in history that has shaped the world we live in today.
