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More copies of this ISBN:Rise & Fall of the Maya Civilizationby J. Eric and S. Thompson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Ever since the discovery of the magnificent ruins of the Maya cities in the Central American jungles, men have speculated about this stone-age people, who
without metal tools, without beasts of burden, without even a knowledge of
the wheel, developed a brilliant civilization which had already vanished when
the Spaniards first set foot in the New World. Embodying the most recent archaeological discoveries, this book describes in nontechnical language the emergence of Maya civilization. It brings to life in vivid detail the Classic Period, which witnessed the florescence of Maya art and architecture and the crowning intellectual achievements of the Maya in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and hieroglyphic writing. New light is shed on the dramatic end of this period with the wholesale abandonment of the great ceremonial centers by the theocratic rulers. The subsequent age of warfare and Mexican domination is examined. One chapter contains sketches of daily life-recreations by the author, but based on careful archaeological and ethnological research. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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