Books with title Indiana, Jones Explores the Aztecs

In this series, the popular hero Indiana Jones explores ancient civilizations, acting as guide and narrator. In this title, he explores ancient Mexico, examining the civilization of the Aztecs. Mexico had been occupied by many different cultures for thousands of years before the arrival of the Aztecs. They developed their own cities with huge pyramids dedicated to powerful, blood-thirsty gods, and came to dominate the surrounding peoples. However, their civilization only lasted about 200 years, and was destroyed by a small army of Spaniards in search of gold and treasure. A fact file includes additional and unusual information about the Aztec world.

In this book which is one of a series, Indiana Jones, the famous archaeologist and adventurer explores the lost worlds of ancient civilizations. Acting as a guide or narrator, he takes the reader on a journey through time to discover how the Viking Age succeeded. He asks who were the Vikings and where did they come from? For centuries they have been depicted as brutal, bloodthirsty raiders who showed no mercy in their search for plunder. Yet there is growing evidence to suggest a very different view. With Indiana the reader explores their towns, ports, ships, sagas, religion and famous leaders. He reveals a race of extraordinary traders, brave explorers, settlers, storytellers and inventive artists.