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1 Burnside Archaeology- Mayas

Maya 6TH Edition

by Michael Coe

Maya 6TH Edition Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

"A clear and intelligent description of the development and organization of Maya civilization". — Natural History

The Maya has long been established as the best and most readable introduction to the New World's greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Michael D. Coe distills a lifetime'sscholarship for the general reader and student.

Now, for the sixth edition, Professor Coe incorporates the latest ideas and research in a fast-changing field. Spectacular tomb discoveries at the city of Copan reveal some of the early artistic and architectural splendors at this major site. New finds here and elsewhere entail a complete reinterpretation of the relationship between the warrior-kings of the Classic Maya lowlands and Teotihuacan, the greatest city of pre-Conquest America. Continuing epigraphic breakthroughs — decipherments of Maya inscriptions — demonstrate vividly the shifting power blocs among the competing Maya city states.

A special feature of this revised edition is a new guide to reading Maya hieroglyphic writing, for students, visitors to the Maya area, and scholars alike.

Synopsis:

An introduction to the Maya for the general reader and student. This revised edition incorporates recent ideas and research in the field, including reinterpretations in the light of new finds. A list of rulers for the major classic cities, and a guide to visiting the Maya area are included.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-253) and index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780500280669
Author:
Coe, Michael D.
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Ancient - General
Subject:
Archaeology
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Central America
Subject:
Indians of mexico
Subject:
Mayas
Subject:
Indians of central america
Subject:
Antiquities
Subject:
Central America Antiquities.
Subject:
Latin America - Mexico
Edition Number:
6
Edition Description:
Revised and Exp
Series:
Ancient Peoples and Places
Publication Date:
February 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
9.50x6.30x.67 in. 1.48 lbs.

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