Bibliograph

The Maya, a very short introduction, Matthew Restall and Amara Solari

Type

Label

The Maya, a very short introduction, Matthew Restall and Amara Solari

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-115) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Maya

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1121082910

Responsibility statement

Matthew Restall and Amara Solari

Series statement

Very short introductions, 656

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

The Maya have lived in parts of Mexico and Central America for thousands of years, forging one of the greatest societies in the history of the Americas -- indeed, of humankind. Long before European contact, Mayas built spectacular cities, created complex agricultural systems, mastered the visual arts, and developed a sophisticated writing system that recorded calendrical, mathematical, and astronomical knowledge. Yet there was never a Maya empire or unified state, only numerous, evolving ethnicities speaking dozens of distinct Mayan languages. So how did "the Maya" come to be invented and how have they persisted to this day? In this Very Short Introduction, Matthew Restall and Amara Solari reveal the triumphs and tribulations of Maya culture and history from ancient to colonial to modern times. -- From publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Creating "the Maya" -- Maya genesis -- The divine king -- The writing rabbit -- A day in the life -- Conquests -- Colonizations

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