| Description |
176 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Exploring the ancient world |
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Exploring the ancient world.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Cities, States, and Civilizations -- Ch. 2. The Near East: Cradle of Civilization -- Ch. 3. Egypt: Pyramid Cities of the Nile -- Ch. 4. The Indus: Harappan Civilization -- Ch. 5. China: Shang Civilization -- Ch. 6. Mesoamerica: Cities of the Gods -- Ch. 7. The Royal Cities of the Maya -- Ch. 8. Desert and Mountain Cities of the Andes -- Ch. 9. Conclusions |
| Summary |
"This introductory-level book of the 'Exploring the Ancient World' series deals with urbanism in six parts of the world. One chapter overviews Mesoamerica and discusses Olmec centers, Monte Albán, and Teotihuacán. Reflecting the author's interests, ancient Maya cities are discussed in a separate chapter. Color photographs and drawings"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. http://www.loc.gov/hlas |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-170) and index |
| Subject |
Cities and towns, Ancient.
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Urbanization.
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| LC no. |
94039479 |
| ISBN |
0895990431 |
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