A book about the daily life of the pre-Columbian peoples of the Aztec, Mayan & Inca cultures before European contact & conquest. Illustrated with black & white line drawings, maps & photos. Indexed with bibliography & chronology.
"An exotic panorama--lavishly illustrated & pulsing with life--of the Aztec, Maya & Inca civilizations. A Major work of archeology, anthropology & history by one of America's foremost archeological historians."--dust jacket
Part 1 Aztec
1 The historical & geographical background of the Aztecs
2 The people
3 The Aztec "kings" & the directing classes
4 The achievements
Part 2 Maya
1 This historical & geographical background of the Mayas
2 The people
3 The ruling class
4 The achievements
Part 3 Inca
1 The historical & geographical background of the Incas
2 The people
3 The Inca & his city
4 The achievements