Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering The Dynasties of the Ancient Maya
By Unknown Author.
Description
"The ideal reference on Maya archaeology."―Science News Behind the ancient cities of the Maya and their abandoned artworks lie the turbulent stories of their ruling dynasties. One of the world's greatest and most powerful civilizations, the Maya experienced constant conflict in a landscape divided among numerous kingdoms. Intense rivalries, rapacious conquerors, and repeated dynastic defeat and breakdown are common themes in many tales of this mighty civilization. The ancient Maya remain one of the most vibrant areas of study in world archaeology. Fresh discoveries in the fie...
ISBN(s)
0500287260, 9780500287262
