Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America

The Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America describes our current knowledge of the indigenous peoples who lived in South America prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on names of sites and archaeological groups or cultures; material items, such as architectural elements, deities, and crops; and famous archaeologists who have worked in South America, the prehistory of all the regions in South America are covered.

About the author

Martin Giesso is Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Northeastern Illinois University.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Giesso
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.07.2008
• EAN: 9780810853850
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-5385-0
• No. of pages: 259
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras; Historical Dictionaries of Anc; Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories