The Ancient American Civilisations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of historical scholarship, The Ancient American Civilisations presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the great pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andean region, from the Olmec and Maya to the Aztec and Inca. Friedrich Katz chronicles the rise and fall of these complex societies with meticulous detail, examining their political structures, economies, religious systems, and social hierarchies. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to the general reader, the work argues that these civilisations were sophisticated, dynamic, and deeply interconnected, challenging any notion of pre-Columbian America as a static or primitive world. Katz draws on archaeological evidence and historical sources to illustrate how these cultures achieved remarkable advancements in agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and statecraft. This enduring study remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Americas.
Author: Friedrich Katz
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of historical scholarship, The Ancient American Civilisations presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the great pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andean region, from the Olmec and Maya to the Aztec and Inca. Friedrich Katz chronicles the rise and fall of these complex societies with meticulous detail, examining their political structures, economies, religious systems, and social hierarchies. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to the general reader, the work argues that these civilisations were sophisticated, dynamic, and deeply interconnected, challenging any notion of pre-Columbian America as a static or primitive world. Katz draws on archaeological evidence and historical sources to illustrate how these cultures achieved remarkable advancements in agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and statecraft. This enduring study remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Americas.