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Description:The Maya are a mysterious people.They lived, and indeed still live, in the jungles of Central America. They evolved a magnificent civilization which flourished from A.D. 400 to 1000, built temples and pyramids, created inspiring works of art and were uncannily accurate astronomers. Yet by the time the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the sixteenth century their civilization was already almost extinguished.In this fascinating book Ralph Whitlock recreates the everyday life of the Maya people at the height of their glory: their daily routine, their clothes, their food, their colorful ceremonies and their bloodthirsty human sacrifices. He describes their social hierarchy and their beliefs, their literature and their science. He also traces the history of the Mayan city-states, and postulates some possible reasons for their decline.Ralph Whitlock, writer and broadcaster, knows the Maya territory well and has explored many of their jungle ruins. With its wealth of beautiful illustrations his book provides a sound and delightful introduction to this intriguing people.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Everyday Life of the Maya (Everyday Life Series). To get started finding Everyday Life of the Maya (Everyday Life Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 175

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ISBN: 0880291443

Description: The Maya are a mysterious people.They lived, and indeed still live, in the jungles of Central America. They evolved a magnificent civilization which flourished from A.D. 400 to 1000, built temples and pyramids, created inspiring works of art and were uncannily accurate astronomers. Yet by the time the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the sixteenth century their civilization was already almost extinguished.In this fascinating book Ralph Whitlock recreates the everyday life of the Maya people at the height of their glory: their daily routine, their clothes, their food, their colorful ceremonies and their bloodthirsty human sacrifices. He describes their social hierarchy and their beliefs, their literature and their science. He also traces the history of the Mayan city-states, and postulates some possible reasons for their decline.Ralph Whitlock, writer and broadcaster, knows the Maya territory well and has explored many of their jungle ruins. With its wealth of beautiful illustrations his book provides a sound and delightful introduction to this intriguing people.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Everyday Life of the Maya (Everyday Life Series). To get started finding Everyday Life of the Maya (Everyday Life Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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