Maya: The Riddle And Rediscovery Of A Lost Civilization
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Charles Gallenkamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller , 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Charles Gallenkamp's Maya: The Riddle And Rediscovery Of A Lost Civilization chronicles the captivating history of one of the ancient world's most enigmatic cultures. This compelling work uncovers the rise and fall of the Maya, detailing their sophisticated achievements in art, architecture, and astronomy. It presents the dramatic story of how this advanced civilization vanished and was subsequently brought back to light by intrepid explorers and archaeologists. Gallenkamp illustrates the ongoing efforts to decipher their complex hieroglyphs and understand their societal structures, offering a comprehensive overview of their enduring legacy. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, inviting readers into the heart of a profound historical mystery.
Author: Charles Gallenkamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller , 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Charles Gallenkamp's Maya: The Riddle And Rediscovery Of A Lost Civilization chronicles the captivating history of one of the ancient world's most enigmatic cultures. This compelling work uncovers the rise and fall of the Maya, detailing their sophisticated achievements in art, architecture, and astronomy. It presents the dramatic story of how this advanced civilization vanished and was subsequently brought back to light by intrepid explorers and archaeologists. Gallenkamp illustrates the ongoing efforts to decipher their complex hieroglyphs and understand their societal structures, offering a comprehensive overview of their enduring legacy. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, inviting readers into the heart of a profound historical mystery.