9780282340629 - Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. 10 of 21: Being a Reprint Entire of the Last (1879) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chamber's Encyclopædia; A ... Additions Upo... (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 840 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive account of Mayan civilization and history, exploring its origins, development, and decline. The author presents a vivid and engaging narrative that traces Mayan culture from its humble beginnings to its apogee as one of Mesoamerica's most advanced societies. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book delves into the Mayans' social organization, political structures, religious beliefs, artistic achievements, and scientific advancements. It examines their complex system of hieroglyphic writing, their sophisticated mathematics and astronomy, and their elaborate architecture, which ranged from towering pyramids to intricate city-states. The author also explores the factors that contributed to the Maya's decline, offering insights into the interplay of environmental, social, and political forces that shaped their fate. Overall, this book offers a captivating and nuanced exploration of one of the world's most fascinating ancient civilizations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.