The Americas: International Dictionary of Historic PlacesTrudy Ring, Noelle Watson, Paul Schellinger Routledge, 5 nov 2013 - 822 pagina's This five-volume set presents some 1,000 comprehensive and fully illustrated histories of the most famous sites in the world. Entries include location, description, and site details, and a 3,000- to 4,000-word essay that provides a full history of the site and its condition today. An annotated further reading list of books and articles about the site completes each entry. The geographically organized volumes include: * Volume 1: The Americas * [1-884964-00-1] * Volume 2: Northern Europe * [1-884964-01-X] * Volume 3: Southern Europe * [1-884964-02-8] * Volume 4: Middle East & Africa * [1-884964-03-6] * Volume 5: Asia & Oceania * [1-884964-04-4] |
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Homestead National Monument | |
Boston Common and Beacon Hill | |
Cajamarca | |
Harvard Square and University | |
Sans Souci and Citadelle La Ferrière | |
Monte Alban | |
PANAMA | |
PERU | |
Ayacucho | |
PUERTO RICO | |
Ácoma Pueblo | |
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