The Maya : a very short introduction
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Solari, Amara, 1978- author.
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
972.81 RESTA
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972.81 RESTA
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
124 pages : illustrations, map ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-115) and index.
Description
The Maya have lived in parts of Mexico and Central America for thousands of years, forging one of the greatest societies in the history of the Americas -- indeed, of humankind. Long before European contact, Mayas built spectacular cities, created complex agricultural systems, mastered the visual arts, and developed a sophisticated writing system that recorded calendrical, mathematical, and astronomical knowledge. Yet there was never a Maya empire or unified state, only numerous, evolving ethnicities speaking dozens of distinct Mayan languages. So how did "the Maya" come to be invented and how have they persisted to this day? In this Very Short Introduction, Matthew Restall and Amara Solari reveal the triumphs and tribulations of Maya culture and history from ancient to colonial to modern times. -- From publisher's description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Restall, M., & Solari, A. (2020). The Maya: a very short introduction . Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Restall, Matthew, 1964- and Amara Solari. 2020. The Maya: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Restall, Matthew, 1964- and Amara Solari. The Maya: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Restall, Matthew, and Amara Solari. The Maya: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2020.
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