A new edition of an accessible introduction to the ancient New World civilization incorporates the latest archaeological findings, including the discoveries of San Bartolo murals, new information about the founders of the Tikal and Copan communities, and the regional significance of the Ek' Balam kingdom. Original.
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'...still a bestseller... Coe's fresh take [on the Maya] is engaging, accessible and authoritative'
-- Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
-- Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
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Michael D. Coe is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University. His many other books include Mexico (with Rex Koontz), The True History of Chocolate (with Sophie D. Coe), Breaking the Maya Code, Reading the Maya Glyphs (with Mark van Stone) and Angkor and the Khmer Civilization, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Michael Coe tells the story of the Maya civilisation in his usual vivid and captivating style. Latest notes from the excavations in Nakbe, Guatemala bring this account pretty up-to-date. Shorter and less comprehensive than "The Ancient Maya" by R. Sharer, but this is a much quicker read. Great for anyone interested in finding out the basic facts about the Maya of Central America.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By N G SHREEPAL
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If you want to know about mayan civilization , i guess this is the best book you can get for a beginner . well wrtitten no simple language doesnt confuse you .. i strongly recomend this book to someone who wnats to know about mayan civilation
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This book contains a condensed history of an ancient civilisation, which we know so little about. However, the author has managed to collate scattered pieces of information into a very readable yet pertinent book. If you are planning a trip down to Mexico or Guatemala to see the pyramids, I'd suggest you pick up a copy and learn about the history behind those great constructions!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dennett
Format:Paperback
This work provides an excellent overview of the growth of Mayan civilization to its decline.Full consideration is given to the precursors of the Maya: The Olmecs and the culture based on Teotihuacan. There are detailed descriptions of many Mayan sites, not just the best known, and advice on which sites should be included in a visit by the keen amateur. Separate chapters are devoted to the Mayan calendars and Mayan writing. In the concluding section the author focusses on the fate of the Maya in the 20th and 21st centuries. The text is fully supported by photos, sketches and diagrams. I found this volume to be very well worth its cost.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By nai
Format:Paperback
I would not recommend it for someone making a 'casual' visit to a Mayan site (Wikipaedia would be a better option). But it is excellent if you want a modestly priced, well written and scholarly overview of the rise and fall of the Mayan civilisation. The fact that it was first published in the UK in 1966 and has now reached its Seventh Edition speaks for itself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Slinger
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With a holiday to Mexico to look forward to I thought it would be a good idea to learn a little something about the local history whilst soaking up the sun but this book is not a casual read for the beach. It is well written with lots of detailed information but to appreciate it fully I think you either have to be heavily into cultural history in general or have a specific interest in the Maya. I have no regrets about the purchase and will keep the book to read again when I can't afford a holiday.
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