EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Ancient Civilizations - by Captivating History (Hardcover)

Ancient Civilizations - by  Captivating History (Hardcover) - 1 of 1
$27.99 sale price when purchased online
$29.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient Civilizations Three captivating manuscripts in one book: Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization In the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time.
  • Author(s): Captivating History
  • 218 Pages
  • History, Ancient

Description



About the Book



Three captivating manuscripts in one book: Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization



Book Synopsis



Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient Civilizations
Three captivating manuscripts in one book:

  • Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology
  • Aztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan
  • Incas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and Civilization

In the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more!

Some of the topics and questions covered in the first part of this book include:

  • Maya Timeline
  • Glossary of Important Maya Terms
  • The Origins of the Mesoamerican Civilizations
  • The Archaic period: 7000 - 2000 BC
  • The Olmecs: 1,200 - 300 BC
  • The Preclassic Period and the Magnificent Zapotec
  • Early Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BC
  • Cuello and early Maya architecture
  • Middle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BC
  • The Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800
  • Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250
  • The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red Queen
  • Early Classic - AD 250 to 600
  • How Maya measured the time
  • Late Classic - AD 600 to 900
  • The mystery of the Red Queen
  • Terminal Classic - AD 900 to 1000
  • Food, Rites, and Gruesome Tales
  • How to make Maya hot chocolate at home
  • How did the Maya grow their food?
  • The Maize god
  • The Maya beauty standards
  • The sacred Ball Game
  • The Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human Sacrifice
  • Early Postclassic - AD 1000 to 1250
  • Inside Chichen Itza - features of Maya cities
  • The Maya Observatory (El Caracol)
  • Human sacrifice and the methods
  • The Kukulkan pyramid
  • Late Postclassic Period and the Spanish Conquest
  • Maya Today
  • Maya Creation Story
  • The Maya Cosmology
  • And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!

Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include:

  • The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for Greatness
  • The Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico Valley
  • The Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance
  • The Greatest Aztec Kings and Their Heritage
  • The Splendor of Tenochtitlán
  • A Guided Tour Around Tenochtitlán
  • Rites, Rituals, and Delicious Recipes
  • The Fall of Tenochtitlán
  • And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!

Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include:

  • How the Incas Recorded Their History
  • The Inca Creation Myth
  • The Founding of the Great City of Cuzco
  • The First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest Deeds
  • The Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest Deeds
  • The Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?
  • Social Order in the Inca Society
  • The Different Roles of Women in the Inca Society
  • Inca Religious Order and Ideology
  • Tour of the Greatest Inca Sights
  • From Pachacuti to the Arrival of the Spanish
  • The Spanish Conquest
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 218
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Ancient
Publisher: Captivating History
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Captivating History
Language: English
Street Date: February 14, 2020
TCIN: 1001137786
UPC: 9781647484941
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-8312
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.56 inches length x 8 inches width x 10 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyOpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy