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Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, people have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization--one which had already degenerated & decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics & hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political & social organization & their culture produced great art & architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life & astonishing achievements.
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The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation, J. Eric S. Thompson
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- Released
- 1993
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- Title
- The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- J. Eric S. Thompson
- Publisher
- Random House
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN10
- 0712656545
- ISBN13
- 9780712656542
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- 3.55 out of 5
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- Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, people have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization--one which had already degenerated & decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics & hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political & social organization & their culture produced great art & architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life & astonishing achievements.