Houston, Takeshi Inomata Stephen D.
The Classic Maya (Cambridge World Archaeology)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521669726
- author:
- Houston, Takeshi Inomata Stephen D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Antiquities
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Classic Maya provides a comprehensive synthesis of the Classic Maya civilization, drawing on new decipherments of hieroglyphs and decades of excavation and survey. This in-depth study explores the social structures of these societies, including kings, nobles, gods, and ancestors, as well as the everyday lives of millions of farmers and other figures who lived under a system of sacred kingship. The book presents a nuanced model of societies bound by moral covenants and tensions between groups, all affected by demographic trends and changing environments. Focusing on the Classic heartland, it also references other zones, making it an essential source for anyone interested in understanding this complex civilization. By examining the Classic Maya through its people and their societies, this book offers a rich and detailed insight into one of the most fascinating ancient cultures of Mesoamerica.
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