Splendours of Ancient Mexico

Supremely glossy representation in pictures of the rich and dramatic remains of ancient Mexico. The commentary is basic but sensible and divided into chapters on the history of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, daily life, art and religion, and archaeological itineraries. This book is all about the images, however, and contains some colourful reconstructions of temple complexes - including a rather nice fold out one of Teotihuacan - striking photographs of masks, jewels, paintings and sculpture, and of course, the architecture and its spectacular backdrop.