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Dewey Decimal Number: 980.01
EAN: 9780521277617
ISBN: 0521277612
Label: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Studio: Cambridge University Press
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Product Description:
South America is still the least known continent in the world. Ancient South America encompasses ten millennia of cultural development and diversity on this great continent. From the first hunters to the magnificent empire of the Incas it covers the immense variety of cultures, their unique arts and industries and the important contributions these little known peoples have made to the modern world. Accessibly written and abundantly illustrated, this book will be enjoyed by students of archaeology, anthropology and art history.
Book Description:
Encompassing ten millennia of development from the first hunters to the magnificent empire of the Incas, this survey covers the immense variety of ancient South American cultures--highlighting the unique arts and industries and important contributions of these little known peoples.
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- Good text, but VERY sparsely illustratedThis is an excellent, affordable reference for those looking for a general coverage of ancient cultures in South America. It is quite approachable for someone new to this area of study, and is very commendable for being quite comprehensive. However, those interested in antiquities or the cultural output of these cultures will be quite disappointed with the lack of illustrations and photographs. Pick this one up to learn the ropes, and move on to more specific, better-illustrated references for the ... Read More
