A History of the Americas: From Prehistory to the 21st Century

A History of the Americas is an extraordinary narrative weaving together common threads of history of the two continents from the end of the ice ages until the present day.

Covering the breadth of one of the world's largest and most important landmasses, A History of the Americas takes you from the emergence of the first civilizations of Norte Chico in Peru and the Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the rise of the Maya, Aztecs and Inca during the Middle Ages, as well as the remarkable settlements such as Cahokia and Mesa Verde in North America, through the tragedies of contact between New and Old Worlds to the establishment of new nations like the United States of America.

Examining themes such as trade, agriculture, politics, war, imperialism and culture along the way, the author reveals the fascinating threads that connected a diverse array of peoples and nations. Impressive monuments and architectural wonders join an array of sources in helping us understand the past of this most fascinating place.

© 2025 Arcturus Publishing (Sesli Kitap): 9781398856707

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Sesli Kitap: 30 Kasım 2025