Bøger udgivet af Thomas Osborne

Exploring ancient Greece's history is spectacularly inspiring. The Greeks gave us our foundational concepts of geometry, our first astronomical models, the beginnings of modern medicine, and our understanding of democracy. Greek sculptures, paintings, and mosaics captured the human form realistically and movingly - like nothing ever seen before. The ancient Greeks were a powerhouse of all things new this book unlocks the door to an ancient past reaching through time to touch all parts of our lives. Here Is a Preview of What You'll Learn About...The Mayan CalendarMayan Religion and Human SacrificeAgricultural PracticesMonuments and CitiesSociety and PoliticsThis easy-to-read, comprehensive, and engaging history of the Toltec Civilization brings you into the world of little-known, inspiring - and sometimes surprising - stories and culture of this legendary people delves into every aspect of the Toltecs, bringing light to bear on this ancient and interesting civilization. After all, the Aztecs were found enough to claim Toltecs as their direct ancestors; they must have been greatly influenced by this amazing culture!