Breaking The Maya Code
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael D. Coe
Binding: Paperback
Published: Thames & Hudson, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles the monumental intellectual quest to decipher the ancient Maya hieroglyphic writing system. It uncovers the centuries-long struggle by scholars and adventurers to unlock the secrets of a lost civilization, detailing the false starts and brilliant insights that ultimately led to understanding. The narrative presents the dramatic breakthroughs made by pioneering linguists and epigraphers, illustrating how their dedication revealed the rich history, mythology, and astronomical knowledge of the Maya. Readers will find a captivating story of human ingenuity and perseverance, culminating in the triumphant Breaking The Maya Code.
Author: Michael D. Coe
Binding: Paperback
Published: Thames & Hudson, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles the monumental intellectual quest to decipher the ancient Maya hieroglyphic writing system. It uncovers the centuries-long struggle by scholars and adventurers to unlock the secrets of a lost civilization, detailing the false starts and brilliant insights that ultimately led to understanding. The narrative presents the dramatic breakthroughs made by pioneering linguists and epigraphers, illustrating how their dedication revealed the rich history, mythology, and astronomical knowledge of the Maya. Readers will find a captivating story of human ingenuity and perseverance, culminating in the triumphant Breaking The Maya Code.