Advanced Civilizations of Prehistoric America: The Lost Kingdoms of the Adena, Hopewell, Mississippians, and Anasazi
A Native Americans, Archaeology, Ancient History book. This was more like a three and a half. The author can't stay focused. It...
The examination of four great civilizations that existed before Columbus’s arrival in North America offers evidence of sustained contact between the Old and New Worlds • Describes the cultural splendor, political might, and incredibly advanced technology of these precursors to our modern age • Shows that North America’s first civilization, the Adena, was sparked by ancient Kelts from Western Europe and explores links between Hopewell Mound Builders and prehistoric Japanese seafarers Before Rome ruled the Classical World, gleaming stone pyramids stood amid smoking iron foundries from North America’s Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River. On its east bank, across from today’s St. Louis, Missouri, flourished a walled city more populous than London was one thousand years ago, with a...
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A fascinating account of advanced civilizations in the new world before Columbus. Much of it is backed by evidence, but some seems like archeologists' conjecture. Decided for yourself. A fabulous look at the less known more mysterious lost cultures of North America, it never stops to amaze me that we have so much on our doorstep and so little is said. Written in his usual style (compiled articles) it covers so many sites and details your not left wanting. It can inspire you to explore your own back yard in a manner... This was more like a three and a half. The author can't stay focused. It has some very good information on North American ancient cultures - The Adena and Hopewell civilizations.
