The Feathered Serpent And The Cross: The Rise And Fall Of Empires; The Pre-Columbian God-Kings; The Papal States
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Milton, Orsi & Harrison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell London, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on edges. Tanning on end papers.
The Feathered Serpent And The Cross" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction that meticulously examines the profound and often surprising intersections between ancient Mesoamerican civilizations and the development of the Papal States. This scholarly volume chronicles the rise and fall of empires, drawing insightful parallels between the pre-Columbian god-kings and the evolving power structures of the Christian world. It presents a unique perspective on religious and political authority, illustrating how distinct cultures grappled with similar themes of divine right and societal control across vast geographical and temporal divides. Readers interested in world history, comparative religion, and the dynamics of power will find a rich and thought-provoking analysis within its pages.
Author: Milton, Orsi & Harrison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell London, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on edges. Tanning on end papers.
The Feathered Serpent And The Cross" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction that meticulously examines the profound and often surprising intersections between ancient Mesoamerican civilizations and the development of the Papal States. This scholarly volume chronicles the rise and fall of empires, drawing insightful parallels between the pre-Columbian god-kings and the evolving power structures of the Christian world. It presents a unique perspective on religious and political authority, illustrating how distinct cultures grappled with similar themes of divine right and societal control across vast geographical and temporal divides. Readers interested in world history, comparative religion, and the dynamics of power will find a rich and thought-provoking analysis within its pages.