Cities of the Maya in seven epochs, 1250 B.C. to A.D. 1903 / Steve Glassman and Armando Anaya.

Author/creator Glassman, Steve
Other author Anaya, Armando.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2011.
Descriptionix, 238 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Subjects
Mayas--History.
Urban Mayas--History.
Extinct cities--Mexico.
Extinct cities--Central America.
Mayas--Antiquities.

Contents The proto-Maya Olmec cities of San Lorenzo and La Venta, 1250-400 B.C.: if not the mother culture, an undisputed similar culture -- The Mirador Basin in times long gone, 1000 B.C.-A.D. 150 -- Tikal, the eternal city, early classic, A.D. 250-550 -- Calakmul and the snakehead dynasty, a Maya superpower -- The tale of two cities, concluded, A.D. 695-869 -- Terminal classic in the Yucatan, A.D. 800-1100 -- Mayapan, Tayasal, and Chan Santa Cruz.
Abstract "This book divides the 3,000 year time span into seven sections providing a detailed vignette of events, explorers, and people. Among topics covered are shamanistic rites; the Preclassic megacity of El Mirador and its neighbor Nakbe; the creation myth of the Hero Twins and its role organizing Maya society; and power struggles between the cities Tikal and Calakmul"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-232) and index.
LCCN 2011001144
ISBN9780786448487 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786448482 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks F1435.5 .G53 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold