Overview
The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas: Aztec, Maya, Inca is a comprehensive book written by Victor W. Von Hagen that explores the history, culture, and achievements of the ancient civilizations of the Americas. The book focuses on three major civilizations - the Aztecs, the Mayas, and the Incas - and examines their rise and fall, their political and social systems, their religious beliefs and practices, their art and architecture, and their legacies.The book begins with an introduction to the geography and environment of the Americas, and how it influenced the development of these civilizations. It then delves into the history of each civilization, starting with the Olmec and the Zapotec, who laid the foundation for the later Aztec and Maya civilizations. The book discusses the achievements of each civilization, including their advances in agriculture, astronomy, mathematics, and writing.The book also explores the religious beliefs and practices of these civilizations, including their creation myths, their pantheons of gods and goddesses, and their rituals and ceremonies. It examines the art and architecture of each civilization, including their monumental structures, such as pyramids, temples, and palaces, as well as their smaller-scale works, such as pottery, sculpture, and jewelry.The book concludes with an examination of the legacies of these civilizations, including their impact on modern-day culture and society. It also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas: Aztec, Maya, Inca is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the rich and complex history of these ancient civilizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Americas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Victor W. Von Hagen
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: Jun 12, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 650 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1258041553
- | ISBN-13: 9781258041557
