The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the New Worlds greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Professor Coe distils a lifetimes scholarship for the general reader and student. The eighth edition incorporates the latest archaeological and epigraphic research, which continues to proceed at a fast pace. Among the finest new discoveries are the spectacular polychrome murals of Calakmul, which provide archaeological evidence for the importance of marketplaces in the Classic Maya cities as well as giving a unique glimpse into Maya daily life. It concludes with new historical evidence for the crucial role played by collaborationist native leaders, both Maya and non-Maya, in the Spanish conquest of the region.
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`One of the success stories of popular archaeology publishing...the virtues of The Maya have remained constant; so has its value for money'
--The Times Literary Supplement
'The most readable intro to the Mayan civilization, bang up to date.'
--Wanderlust
--The Times Literary Supplement
'The most readable intro to the Mayan civilization, bang up to date.'
--Wanderlust
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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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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.
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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
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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!
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