Preface: Rediscovering the Maya Past • Introduction • The Dynasties – Tikal; Dos Pilas; Naranjo; Caracol; Calakmul; Yaxchilan; Piedras Negras; Palenque; Tonina; Copan; Quirigua • Epilogue
The only comprehensive, kingdom-by-kingdom history of the ancient Maya, this Chronicle has now been revised and updated to include coverage of the most recent discoveries, from previously unknown rulers and new glyphic readings to expanded coverage of diplomacy and warfare
Nikolai Grube is a Professor of Anthropology and Art History at the
Universities of Texas and Bonn.
Simon Martin is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of
Archaeology, University College London.
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