The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation
J. Eric S. Thompson(Author)
Pimlico (Publisher)
Published on 5. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-7126-5654-2 (ISBN)
Description
Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, men have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization - one which had already degenerated and decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics and hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political and social organization and their cultrue produced great art and architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life and astonishing achievements.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Vintage Publishing
Illustrations
32pp b&w photographs, line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7126-5654-2 (9780712656542)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification