The book by the famous American ethnologist Victor von Hagen presents the history of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. Hagen identifies and analyzes in detail the most important stages in the formation of these cultures, from their origins and dynamic development to the moment of their fall. The author covered all aspects of the practical and spiritual life of the peoples of the solar kingdoms. The scientist easily and captivatingly talks about how they ran a household, practiced crafts, got married and raised children, about their religious beliefs and blood sacrifices, about methods of warfare and weapons, about the taxation system, about crimes and punishments...