Mesoamerican Elites

Mesoamerican Elites
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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages : 394
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ISBN-10 : 0806135425
ISBN-13 : 9780806135427
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Download or read book Mesoamerican Elites written by Diane Z. Chase and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mesoamerican Elites, Diane Z. Chase and Arlen F. Chase present a wide variety of essays, all of which evaluate current archaeological knowledge of the privileged ruling classes, or elites, in Mesoamerica. Some experts argue that Mesoamerican societies consisted only of elites and peasants, while others argue that considerable intermediate social levels also existed. In light of such diverse opinions, this volume addresses problems in the interpretation of archaeological evidence regarding ancient Mesoamerican social structure.


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