At their zenith, the Mayans built temple sites that rivaled the pyramids and the Acropolis; devised precise star charts and counting systems; and were masters of politics, farming, trade-and brutal warfare. Archaeologists believe that their landscape-deserts, rain forests, mountains, volcanoes, and coastal lowlands-played a defining role in shaping this enigmatic culture.
Heather McKillop, PhD, is William G. Haag Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
"The clearly written book boasts an extensive glossary, a long chronology listing major events from Maya origins to current research, and good maps and illustrations. It is excellent as a text and professional reference and for general readership. Summing up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." - Choice "[A] one-stop reference book that clearly stands on its own." - Whispering Wind "While the style of writing is still academic, the author took a quantum leap forward to boil down much of the information that we have on the Mayan civilization to place this book as a one-stop reference book that clearly stands on its own." - Reviewer's Consortium
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