In this three-volume set, the major civilizations from 2,500 B.C.F to 1600 A.D. are examined and compared by exploring the major topics, events, people and primary source documents related to the period. Topics covered include Kennewick Man, discussion of the Amerind languages, Early South American (Andean) civilizations, the recently excavated city of Caral, the Tiahuanaco and Huari peoples, the Olmec of Mexico, the Zapotec and Vera Cruz civilizations,...