| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 199 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Series |
The A to Z guide series ; no. 140 |
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A to Z guides ; 140.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Preface; Map of Mesoamerica; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix: Research Institutions; Bibliography; About the Author |
| Summary |
The A to Z of Ancient Mesoamerica covers some of the major discoveries throughout ancient Mesoamerica from the last 100 years. The results of previous and continuing research and explorations, plus recent interpretations of ancient cultures and new work at archaeological sites in Mesoamerica are summarized here. Included in this volume are information and insights on archaeological sites, material culture, social and economic organization, religion and belief systems, and the social history of ancient Mesoamerica. The entries contain geographical, chronological, historical, and interpre |
| Notes |
Originally published as the Historical dictionary of Ancient Mesoamerica in 2000 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-197) |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
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Indians of Central America -- Antiquities -- Dictionaries
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Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities -- Directories
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HISTORY -- Latin America -- Central America.
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Antiquities
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Indians of Central America -- Antiquities
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Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
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| SUBJECT |
Central America -- Antiquities -- Dictionaries
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Mexico -- Antiquities -- Dictionaries
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| Subject |
Central America
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Mexico
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dictionaries.
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directories.
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Dictionaries
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Directories
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Dictionaries.
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Directories.
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Dictionnaires.
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Répertoires.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Palka, Joel W., 1962-
Historical dictionary of ancient Mesoamerica.
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| ISBN |
9781461671732 |
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1461671736 |
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