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Linda Schele &David Freidel, The Ancient Maya;Freidel,S
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- Signed By
- na
- Signed
- No
- Book Series
- Historical
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- na
- Vintage
- No
- California Prop 65 Warning
- na
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Historic Drama
- Literary Movement
- na
- Era
- 1990s
- Personalized
- No
- Features
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- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Personalization Instructions
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- ISBN
- 9780688112042
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0688112048
ISBN-13
9780688112042
eBay Product ID (ePID)
482102
Product Key Features
Book Title
Forest of Kings : the Untold Story of the Ancient Maya
Number of Pages
552 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1992
Topic
Latin America / Pre-Columbian Era, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
37 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
91-034069
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
972.81/016
Synopsis
The recent interpretation of Maya hieroglyphs has given us the first written history of the New World as it existed before the European invasion. In this book, two of the first central figures in the massive effort to decode the glyphs, Linda Schele and David Freidel, make this history available in all its detail. A Forest of Kings is the story of Maya kingship, from the beginning of its institution and the first great pyramid builders two thousand years ago to the decline of Maya civilization and its destruction by the Spanish. Here the great historic rulers of pre-Columbian civilization come to life again with the decipherment of their writing. At its height, Maya civilization flourished under great kings like Shield-Jaguar, who ruled for more than sixty years, expanding his kingdom and building some of the most impressive works of architecture in the ancient world. Long placed on a mist-shrouded pedestal as austere, peaceful stargazers, the Maya elites are now known to have been the rulers of populous, aggressive city-states. Hailed as "a Rosetta stone of Maya civilization" (Brian M. Fagan, author of People of the Earth), A Forest of Kings is "a must for interested readers," says Evon Vogt, professor of anthropology at Harvard University., The recent interpretation of Maya hieroglyphs has given us the first written history of the New World as it existed before the European invasion. In this book, two of the first central figures in the massive effort to decode the glyphs, Linda Schele and David Freidel, make this history available in all its detail. A Forest of Kings is the story of Maya kingship, from the beginning of its institution and the first great pyramid builders two thousand years ago to the decline of Maya civilization and its destruction by the Spanish. Here the great historic rulers of pre-Columbian civilization come to life again with the decipherment of their writing. At its height, Maya civilization flourished under great kings like Shield-Jaguar, who ruled for more than sixty years, expanding his kingdom and building some of the most impressive works of architecture in the ancient world. Long placed on a mist-shrouded pedestal as austere, peaceful stargazers, the Maya elites are now known to have been the rulers of populous, aggressive city-states. Hailed as "a Rosetta stone of Maya civilization" (Brian M. Fagan, author of People of the Earth ), A Forest of Kings is "a must for interested readers," says Evon Vogt, professor of anthropology at Harvard University.
LC Classification Number
F1435.3.K55S34 1992
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- 4***4 (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe books were exactly as advertised and were delivered in perfect condition. For second hand books they were high quality books, basically brand new in appearance. I rate the purchase as excellent value. I live in Australia and the books came from USA. They were very well packaged. I highly recommend this seller.Reply from: mcgeeandmebooks- Feedback replied by seller mcgeeandmebooks.- Feedback replied by seller mcgeeandmebooks.Yes, World Wide Reach with Excellent Books! - That is our goal... It is so great to have such fine well-spoken folks, as you, write such glowing reviews! You probably can't see it from there, but you have us blushing...
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