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Selections from literary works inspired by the ruin and reproductions of works of art accompany an illustrated history of the vast monument. Bibliog.

An investigation of the ruins of the ancient Mexican city and cultural center and the people who created and mysteriously abandoned it, with over 140 illustrations, more than a third in full color.

An illustrated history of the Gothic cathedral which has figured in important events for eight hundred years.

This ancient city's imperial epoch - which began in A.D. 794 and lasted for more than a thousand turbulent years -- was to witness the emergence of a vital and independent new civilization that could be ranked among the most refined and elegant in the world.