Palaces and power in the Americas : from Peru to the Northwest Coast / edited by Jessica Joyce Christie & Patricia Joan Sarro

This volume explores the relationship between political power and palace architecture in ancient American civilisations. Case studies from Mesoamerica, the Andes, and the American Southwest analyse how spatial design and layout reinforced social status and authority.

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Archaeology/History Architecture/Art/Arts Aztecs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology History Kings and rulers/Heads of state/Executive power/Political science/Social sciences/Civilisation Maya art/Art, Central American Mochica Indians/Indians of South America -- Peru Palaces/Buildings/Built environment/Human settlements/Human ecology/Ecology/Environmental sciences/Science Power (Social sciences)/Social sciences/Civilisation Theatres -- Stage-setting and scenery/Arts facilities/Civic centres Toltecs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology