The Maya
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly informative work of history and archaeology, The Maya presents a comprehensive portrait of one of Mesoamerica's most sophisticated ancient civilizations. Vittoria Calvani chronicles the rise and flourishing of Maya culture, detailing their remarkable achievements in mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and writing across centuries of dynamic development. The narrative illuminates the complex social and political structures that governed Maya city-states, as well as the religious beliefs and ceremonial practices that shaped daily life. Written with clarity and scholarly authority, the work makes the grandeur and complexity of Maya civilization accessible to a broad audience, from curious general readers to students of ancient history. A compelling and educational journey into a world of pyramids, calendars, and enduring mystery, it stands as an essential introduction to one of humanity's most extraordinary cultures.
Author: Vittoria Calvani
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Minerva
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly informative work of history and archaeology, The Maya presents a comprehensive portrait of one of Mesoamerica's most sophisticated ancient civilizations. Vittoria Calvani chronicles the rise and flourishing of Maya culture, detailing their remarkable achievements in mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and writing across centuries of dynamic development. The narrative illuminates the complex social and political structures that governed Maya city-states, as well as the religious beliefs and ceremonial practices that shaped daily life. Written with clarity and scholarly authority, the work makes the grandeur and complexity of Maya civilization accessible to a broad audience, from curious general readers to students of ancient history. A compelling and educational journey into a world of pyramids, calendars, and enduring mystery, it stands as an essential introduction to one of humanity's most extraordinary cultures.