Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, men have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization - one which had already degenerated and decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics and hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political and social organization and their cultrue produced great art and architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life and astonishing achievements.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Ed. Thus. xv+328pp. Pictorial illustrated covers, light tanning to page edges, b/w plts. & text ills, diags., map, plans, index. In an area twice that of the United Kingdom and dominated by tropical forest, the Maya created a society of immense sophistication.They became expert in astronomy and mathematics. They developed complex hieroglyphic writing. Their architecture and sculpture were breathtaking. This is their remarkable story- never more compellingly told. Size: Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 000604
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition gb. The Maya became expert in astronomy and mathematics. They developed complex hieroglyphic writing. Their architecture and sculpture were breathtaking. This is their remarkable story - never more compellingly told. The edges of the text block are tanned and there is light creasing down the spine. It also has light wear to the corners. A good, tight copy. Seller Inventory # 04603
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A fine introduction to the ancient Maya and their sophisticated culture, which developed to a high degree astronomy, mathematics, hieroglyphic writing, art and architecture. Revised Edition. Random House, London 1993. illus xvi + 328pp pb bumped, pages browned, vg. Seller Inventory # 007097
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