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Ever since mankind first began to count, people have clocked days, moons and years, tried to make sense of them in terms of each other, and formed calendars to order their lives. In an amazing leap, the ancient Maya managed to synchronize all the visible planets too.
In this tiny recycled guide to ancient calendars, Geoff Stray explains the difference between lunar and solar calendars, the importance precession, and why the Maya thought the current era would end in December 2012. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Mayan Calendrical Expert Scores Full Marks Again,
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This review is from: The Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars (Paperback)
Geoff Stray is an acknowledged expert on the Mayan Calendar and all matters pertaining to 2012. In this pocket-sized volume - which I shall be buying as a stocking filler this year - Geoff covers a different ancient calendar on each page with detailed illustrations to clarify his points. It is easy to read and beautifully produced in brown and cream monochrome. There are very few other people in the world who have researched this subject as deeply as Geoff - and I can highly recommend both this book and his magnum opus, 'Beyond 2012'.
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the maya,
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wicked little book if anyone likes mathematics then this is guaranteed to impress. an enlightened culture, with more than just a passing interest in the cosmos that surrounded them!
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4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Concise, Interesting, & Mayan Astrological Signs,
By Nonfiction Only "just curious" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars (Wooden Books) (Hardcover)
I was looking for a concise history of the Mayans and calendars and found it and more within the pages of this book. Finding a section in the back of the book that allows the reader to find the Mayan astrological birth signs was a nice surprise.
This is a good source for students seeking research materials and anyone who finds the Mayans and calendars interesting. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Another Mine of Info,
By OtherWorlds&Wisdom - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars (Wooden Books) (Hardcover)
Like many of the books in this series, this book packs a lot of info in a little format. Well illustrated and a good reference or intro to ancient calendars.
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Wonderful little book!,
By Lani L. Lila "lila" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars (Wooden Books) (Hardcover)
This small but wonder filled book will delight any enthusiast of Mayan studies, as well as those interested in ancient calendars far and wide.
The cover is exquisite. It is beautifully rendered and will grace any book shelf. This is a book to keep handy for friends and guests will enjoy this truly charming addition to the library. |
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