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Handbook to life in the ancient Maya world

Presents the latest archaeological and historical research on all aspects of Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century, describing the evolution of Maya civilization and the geography of the Pre-Columbian Maya, with information on society and government, warfare, religion and cosmology, art, funerary beliefs, architecture, arithmetic and astronomy, Mayan languages and writing, industry and trade, and daily life.

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  • "Life in the ancient Maya world"@en
  • "Life in the ancient Maya world"
  • "Ancient Maya world"
  • "Ancient Maya world"@en
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  • "Presents the latest archaeological and historical research on all aspects of Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century, describing the evolution of Maya civilization and the geography of the Pre-Columbian Maya, with information on society and government, warfare, religion and cosmology, art, funerary beliefs, architecture, arithmetic and astronomy, Mayan languages and writing, industry and trade, and daily life."@en
  • "This text offers an accessible presentation of the latest archaeological and historical research on all aspects of Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century. It introduces the evolution of Maya civilization and the geography of the Pre-Columbian Maya, then describes society and government, warfare, religion and cosmology, art, funerary beliefs, architecture, arithmetic and astronomy, Mayan languages and writing, industry and trade, and daily life. Many b&w photos and illustrations are included. Foster is a freelance writer, research scholar, and adjunct faculty member in the Hispanic Studies Department of the University of Massachusetts-Boston."@en
  • "This text offers an accessible presentation of the latest archaeological and historical research on all aspects of Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century. It introduces the evolution of Maya civilization and the geography of the Pre-Columbian Maya, then describes society and government, warfare, religion and cosmology, art, funerary beliefs, architecture, arithmetic and astronomy, Mayan languages and writing, industry and trade, and daily life. Many b&w photos and illustrations are included. Foster is a freelance writer, research scholar, and adjunct faculty member in the Hispanic Studies Department of the University of Massachusetts-Boston."
  • "Explores ancient Maya civilization including society and government, religion, art, economy, industry, architecture and more."@en
  • "A presentation of research on all aspects of Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. It profiles the everyday routines of the Maya with coverage of society, warfare, religion, architecture, astronomy, economy, writing and daily life."@en
  • "Thematically arranged entries present information about the latest research on all aspects of ancient Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the sixteenth century."@en

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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "History"@en
  • "History"
  • "Belletristische Darstellung"

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  • "Handbook to life in the ancient Maya world"@en
  • "Handbook to life in the ancient Maya world"
  • "Tan xun ma ya wen ming"
  • "Handbook to life in the Ancient Maya world"
  • "Handbook to life in the Ancient Maya world"@en
  • "Tan xun Maya wen ming"
  • "探寻玛雅文明"
  • "Handbook to Life in the Ancient Maya World"@en

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