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"Popular overview of Maya civilization. Begins with basic observations about archaeology and the Maya, then presents a synthesis of Maya history to provide the context for a topically organized characterization of the Maya cultural tradition. Essentially a streamlined version of author's The ancient Maya, though less detailed and less extensively illustrated"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-220) and index.
Preface -- Chronology of Maya civilization -- The Maya of today and yesterday -- Understanding Maya civilization -- The foundations of Maya civilization -- Early Maya civilization -- Middle Maya civilization -- Late Maya civilization -- Maya economy -- Maya society -- Maya government -- Maya religion -- Recording history: writing and calendars -- Arts and crafts -- The meaning of Maya civilization.
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