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The lost history of Aztec & Maya : the history, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America : Olmec, Maya, Chichimec, Huastec, Zapotec, Toltec, Mixtec, Totonac, Aztec
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The lost history of Aztec & Maya : the history, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America : Olmec, Maya, Chichimec, Huastec, Zapotec, Toltec, Mixtec, Totonac, Aztec

by Charles Phillips, David Jones

This illustrated survey examines the history, culture, and mythology of ancient Mesoamerican civilisations, including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec. It documents their religious beliefs and social structures using over 500 colour photographs, artworks, and maps.

Accession 3267 ISBN 0681050047 Publisher Hermes House
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