The Ancient Kingdoms of Mexico (Penguin history) (Record no. 18778)
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| fixed length control field | 01311nam a2200169 4500 |
| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 85157244 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780140135879 |
| 024 ## - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER | |
| Standard number or code | 25756834 |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | F1219.7 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 972.01 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Nigel Davies |
| 245 1# - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Ancient Kingdoms of Mexico (Penguin history) |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Penguin Books |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 288 pages |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This outstanding study spans four rich civilizations in ancient Mexico, from 1500 B.C. to the Spanish conquest soon after A.D.1500: The "Olmecs," hunters and farmers who worshipped the man-jaguar and became the first great carvers in stone and jade.The culture of "Teotihuacan," with its sumptuous palaces and gigantic Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.The "Toltec" dynasty, whose temples, wreathed with carvings of predatory beasts, serpents and warriors, testify to a new militaristic phase in Mexican history.The "Aztecs," fierce empire-builders whose gods demanded complex rituals and the blood of human sacrifice.Writing for students, travellers and non-specialists, Nigel Davies puts these fascinating cultures into historical context. Drawing on the latest research, he discusses their arts, beliefs and customs, and their changing economic and political conditions, to build up a vivid picture of life in the kingdoms of ancient Mexico. |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Copy number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Lake Chapala Society | Lake Chapala Society | 07/17/2024 | MEX 972 DAVI | 44114 | 07/17/2024 | 1 | 07/17/2024 | Book |