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Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (Chronical Series)

by Simon Martin

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This single volume brings together and examines the greatest Maya dynasties. Two of the world's leading experts in Maya hieroglyphic decipherment reveal the latest thinking on the nature of Maya divine kingship, statehood and political authority, and describe the most recent readings and archaeological finds. 250 illustrations, 100 in color.

Synopsis:

Behind immense, ruined cities, and abandoned artworks deep in the rainforests of Central America lie the turbulent stories of the Maya monarchy. This text examines 11 of the most important Maya kingdoms, and provides biographical accounts of the 152 kings and 4 ruling queens.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-236) and index.
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Table of Contents

Preface: Discovering the Maya past — Introduction — Tikal — Dos Pilas — Naranjo — Caracol — Calakmul — Yaxchilan — Piedras Negras — Palenque — Tonina — Copan — Quirigua — Epilogue: Fall of the divine kings.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780500051030
Subtitle:
Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya
Author:
Martin, Simon
Author:
Wilkinson, Toby A.
Author:
Wilkinson, Toby
Author:
Grube, Nikolai
Publisher:
Libri
Location:
London
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Archaeology
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Central America
Subject:
Native American
Subject:
Mayas
Subject:
Antiquities
Subject:
Latin America - General
Copyright:
2000
Series:
Chronicle
Series Volume:
107-92
Publication Date:
November 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
10.28x7.90x1.01 in. 2.31 lbs.
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