Phillips, Charles.

Complete illustrated history of Aztec and Maya : the greatest civilizations of ancient cental America with 1000 photographs, paintings and maps / Charles Phillips ; consultant, David M. Jones ; [editor, Joy Wotton ; illustrations, Vanessa Card]. - Wigston, Leicestershire [England] : Hermes House, 2012. - 512 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

"Uncovers the rise and fall of the many different empires of Mexico and Central America--their political and military campaigns, their legends and myths, and their art, architecture and social history. Ground plans and detailed photographs explore over 20 magnificent and vitally imporant World Heritage sites, including Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, and Monte Alban. Surveys the region's mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harves and the afterlife."--From publisher.

ISBN: 9780857236807

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Aztecs.
Aztecs
Aztecs
Aztecs
Aztecs
Mayas.
Mayas
Mayas
Mayas
Mayas