Ancient Civilizations Of The New World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Richard Ew Adams | ISBN: | 9780429981913 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Ew Adams |
| ISBN: | 9780429981913 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient new world civiliozations, 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.
In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient new world civiliozations, 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.
