The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse

David Webster

ISBN 10: 0500051135 / ISBN 13: 9780500051139

Published by Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2002

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1st UK edition. Boards are clean. Content is clean and bright with light spotting on the outer edge pages. Good DJ with some edge wear. Seller Inventory # 9999-9995265111

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the ...

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

The most satisfying and convincing analysis yet produced of the downfall of the New World’s greatest ancient civilization.

Review:

'At last a well-informed, excitingly written, and thoroughly convincing solution to an age-old mystery: what caused the downfall of Classic Maya culture? Webster had drawn on his extensive and deep knowledge of world civilizations to throw light on one of history's greatest demographic tragedies' - Michael D. Coe, author of Breaking the Maya Code and Reading the Maya Glyphs. 'Eloquent, closely argued and authoritative, this is a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of one of archaeology's great mysteries. Everyone interested in the ancient Maya and in the volatility of pre-industrial civilizations should read this timely book' - Brian M. Fagan, author of The Great Journey and Floods, Famines and Emperors. 'Brilliantly evokes a period that is the mirror of our age... Webster draws on decades of fieldwork and a longstanding interest in social conflict to sketch a subtle and rich account that could not have been written even ten years ago' - Stephen Houston, author of Reading the Past: Maya Glyphs and Royal Courts of the Ancient Maya.