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Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America

By: Martin Giesso

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Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America

By: Martin Giesso

South America is a vast, relatively isolated, landmass that includes 12 independent countries and one region (Guyane Française) with diverse ethnic groups speaking hundreds of different languages and dialects, and extraordinary creativity. Indigenous people have occupied its different habitats while transforming the landscape and themselves, with extraordinary dedication and success. This dictionary opens a window to these peoples through many entries, in an integrated approach that allows to connect the multiple facets of indigenous life before 1492. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and the culture of ancient South America. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about ancient South America.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538102374

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The A to Z of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II

By: Martin Folly,Niall Palmer

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The A to Z of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II

By: Martin Folly,Niall Palmer

The period from the outset of World War I to the end of World War II was among the most significant in the history of the United States. Twice it was drawn into "foreign entanglements"— wars it initially thought were no concern of its own and of which it tried to steer clear—only to realize that it could not stand aside. With each one, it geared up in record time, entered the fray massively, and was crucial to the outcome. Each war tested the American people and their leaders, and in each case the country came out of the conflagration stronger than before-and even more important-yet stronger relative to other countries than it had ever been. This was the period when the United States became a world leader. The A to Z of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II relates the events of this crucial period in U.S. history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations.

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Scarecrow Press

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1461672414

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9781461672418

La producción de instrumental lítico en Tiwanaku

el impacto del surgimiento y expansión del estado en las unidades domésticas locales

By: Martin Giesso

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La producción de instrumental lítico en Tiwanaku

el impacto del surgimiento y expansión del estado en las unidades domésticas locales

By: Martin Giesso

This research explores the characteristics of stone tool production in the heart of the Andean state of Tiwanaku, comparing tool production on urban and rural settlements and at elite and non-elite sites. Models of the Tiwanaku state are tested, and comparisons with the contemporaneous Wari state are explored. No evidence of craft specialization was recovered from urban or rural sites. The author demonstrates that there was an overall continuity in lithic production from the Formative (1500 B.C.-400 A.D.) to Middle Horizon (400-1100 A.D.), but significant changes occured after 600 A.D., as exotic raw materials began to be exploited. The state controlled the procurement and distribution of obsidian and black basalt, giving preference to urban dwellers, following the experiences of earlier altiplano polities (the Pukara, Chiripa and Wankarani). At the same time, local groups procured smaller quantities of exotics from other (non-state controlled) sources. Projectile points were locally manufactured and were used in inter-group conflicts."--Publisher's web site.

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British Archaeological Association

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1407308084

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Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America

Historical Dictionary of Ancient South America

The A to Z of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II

The A to Z of U.S. Diplomacy from World War I through World War II

La producción de instrumental lítico en Tiwanaku

La producción de instrumental lítico en Tiwanaku

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