Illustrated descriptions, explanations, and appraisals of accessible Mayan ceremonial centers in Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras, setting each of the twenty-four sites in its historical, cultural, and architectural context.
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Vendeur : Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 2nd Edition. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK. 1986. Hardcover. Stated 2nd Edition, First Printing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; light bumping to head; small scuff on spine. Blue cloth boards with gold leatherette overlay on the spine with dark blue lettering on the spine. 342 pp 8vo. This book has become the standard guide for serious travelers to the great Maya sites of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. This expanded and updated edition offers an introduction to the culture and history of the Maya, taking into account the most recent discoveries and theories about their origins, rise to greatness, and fall. He then takes the reader on a tour through their magnificent cities and ceremonial centers. Each site is presented in the light of current excavations and restorations and illuminated by stunning photographs and detailed site maps. Important centers that have recently become accessible by modern transportation have been added to this edition. Appended are helpful suggestions for reaching the sites, tours, weather and clothing tips, and a list of selected readings. A clean very presentable copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 016544
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Vendeur : Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : As New in As New dust jacket. Second Edition Revised and Enlarged. 342 pages. This is the second edition revised and enlarged. ; 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 ". N° de réf. du vendeur 81788
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