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The ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica : a reader

by Michael E. Smith, Marilyn Masson

This collection of twenty-three essays by leading scholars explores the diverse cultures and societies of ancient Mesoamerica.

Accession 7223 ISBN 0631211160 Publisher Blackwell Publishing
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