A History of the Americas: From Prehistory to the 21st Century
Apr 2026 · Arcturus Publishing
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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 written and visual sources in helping us understand the past of this most fascinating place.
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, detailed timelines and fascinating maps, A History of the Americas brings the sprawling history of the two continents to life.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.
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 written and visual sources in helping us understand the past of this most fascinating place.
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, detailed timelines and fascinating maps, A History of the Americas brings the sprawling history of the two continents to life.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.
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 ...
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About the author
Anthony McFarlane is Professor Emeritus of Latin American History at the University of Warwick and has held the post of Honorary Professorial Fellow at the UCL Institute of the Americas. He has written several books, including The British in the Americas 1480-1815 and War and Independence in Spanish America. He is a member of the Royal Historical Society, the Academia Colombiana de Historia and works on the editorial boards of several academic journals.
William Potter is a Leeds University graduate and has been a writer and editor of reference books for more than two decades. His published works include a history of the world, railway and science museum handbooks, titles on prehistoric life, Vikings, and the environment.
Anthony McFarlane is Professor Emeritus of Latin American History at the University of Warwick and has held the post of Honorary Professorial Fellow at the UCL Institute of the Americas. He has written several books, including The British in the Americas 1480-1815 and War and Independence in Span...
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