Maya: Divine Kings of the Rain Forest
Lost cities in the jungle and towering temple pyramids only represent a small detail of our picture of the Maya. Our knowledge of Maya life has increased considerably during the past few decades. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent research, compiled by experts from various disciplines. The topics of the contributions range from ancient Maya agriculturists to the inhabitants of the large cities in the rain forest, from the Spanish conquest to the modern Maya movement. The everyday life and religion of this important civilization are described, as well as its tremendous artistic and intellectual achievements.
- Author
- Nikolai Grube, Könemann, Eva Eggebrecht, Matthias Seidel, Simon Martin, Alexander W. Voss, Stefanie Teufel, Pierre R. Colas, Annegrete Hohmann-Volgrin, Michael Vallo, Markus Eberl, Dorie Reents-Budet, Christian Prager, James E. Brady, Nicholas P. Dunning, Marilyn Masson, Frauke Sachse, Temis Vayhinger-Scheer, Antje Gunsenheimer, Norman Hammond, Richard D. Hansen, Elisabeth Wagner, Peter D. Harrison, Marta Grube, Fredrico Fahsen, Karl A. Taube, Mary Miller
- Format
- hardcover
- Pages
- 450
- Publisher
- Könemann
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9783829041508
- Genres
- history, art
- Release date
- 2001
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