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William Ferguson's classic photographic portrayal of the major preColumbian ruins of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras is now available from UNM Press in a completely revised edition. Magnificent aerial and ground photographs give both armchair and actual visitors unparalleled views of fiftyone ancient cities. The restored areas of each site and their interesting and exotic features are shown within each group of ruins. The authors have thoroughly revised the text for this new edition, and they have added over 30 new photographs and illustrations as well as a completely new chapter by Richard E. W. Adams on regional states and empires in ancient Mesoamerica.Over a span of three thousand years between 1500 B.C. and A.D. 1500 great civilizations, including the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec, flourished, waned, and died in Mesoamerica. These indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America are brought to life in Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities through stunning color photographs. The authors include the most recent research and most widely accepted theoretical perspectives on Mesoamerican civilizations. Ideal for the general reader as well as scholars of Mesoamerica, this volume makes a significant contribution to our knowledge of the Americas.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities'? A: 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' focuses on the major pre-Columbian ruins of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, showcasing stunning photographic portrayals of fifty-one ancient cities.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' is William Ferguson, who has extensively revised the text for this edition.
- Q: What new content is included in the revised edition? A: The revised edition includes over 30 new photographs and illustrations, along with a completely new chapter by Richard E. W. Adams discussing regional states and empires in ancient Mesoamerica.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' contains 274 pages of content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously used.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The binding type of 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' is paperback.
- Q: When was 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' published? A: 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' was published on December 3, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' is suitable for both general readers and scholars, containing the latest research and theoretical perspectives on Mesoamerican civilizations.
- Q: What kind of photographs can be found in the book? A: The book features magnificent aerial and ground photographs that provide unparalleled views of ancient cities and their unique features.
- Q: What civilizations are covered in the book? A: 'Mesoamerica's Ancient Cities' covers several civilizations, including the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec, highlighting their rise and fall over three thousand years.