Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History

This is a book that gets to the heart of the Maya and Aztec civilisations. It stands head and shoulders above others in the way the ancient world has been simplified and brought to life with a clear, concise text backed by thoughtfully chosen illustrations. It is a thoroughly readable account and reference work. Tony Morrison, author of Pathways to the Gods and photographer.

Charles Phillips is an established historical writer with a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations. A graduate of Oxford University, he holds an MA from the University of Westminster, London. Charles was a key writer on Time Life’s Myth and Mankind series, and is the author of The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings & Queens of Britain (also published by Lorenz Books). He has contributed to several illustrated histories, including The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan, Cassell’s Dictionary of Modern Britain, and the Chronicle of Britain.

Dr David M Jones, consultant, studied Anthropology and History at the University of California, Berkeley. He obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the Institute of Archaeology, University of London. Co-author of the Blue Guide Mexico, he wrote many articles on Mesoamerican and South American art for The Grove Dictionary of Art. He is the author of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Incas and the co-author of The Mythology of the Americas (both also published by Lorenz Books).