The
Fall of the Ancient Maya : Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse by David Webster
Professor Webster makes full use of his own and his colleagues' latest
discoveries at sites such as Copán, Tikal, Dos Pilas, and Piedras Negras
to reveal the subtle complexity and variety of the collapse across the
Maya world. Enhanced by illuminating cross-cultural comparisons, and written
in a personal, engaging style, this is the most satisfying and convincing
analysis yet produced of the downfall of the New World's greatest ancient
civilization. Amazon.com Hardcover: 368 pages
Thames & Hudson; ISBN: 0500051135; (May 2002)
An
Album of Maya Architecture by Tatiana Proskouriakoff
One of the most influential archaeologists to have worked in the field,
covers Uaxactun and Chichen-Itzá architecture in 29 superb b/w plates.
Db Paperback (August 1977)
Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Txt); ISBN: 0806113510
A
Catalog of Maya Hieroglyphs (The Civilization of the American Indian Series, Vol 62)
by J. Eric S. Thompson, George E. Stuart
Paperback Reprint edition (March 1991)
Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd); ISBN: 0806122609
Chronicle
of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient
Maya by Simon Martin, Nikolai Grube
Book Description: For a thousand years the dense rain forests of Central
America concealed the ruins of one of the world's great civilizations,
that of the ancient Maya. Early explorers found themselves in cities dominated
by steep temple pyramids and fallen idols covered in unfathomable hieroglyphs.
Since the mid-nineteenth century, scholars have tried to understand the
mysterious people who produced one of the greatest flowerings of art and
culture in the New World. Behind the ruined Maya cities and their abandoned
artworks--the superb sculptures of Copan, the fine vase painting of Naranjo,
the mighty pyramids of Tikal and Calakmul--lie the turbulent stories of
their ruling dynasties. The recent tremendous progress in reading Maya
hieroglyphs is now bringing this story into focus. Here is the first book
to bring together and examine the greatest Maya dynasties in a single volume.
Two of the world's leading experts in Maya hieroglyphic decipherment reveal
the latest thinking on the nature of Maya divine kingship, statehood, and
political authority, and describe the most recent readings and archaeological
finds, including their own discoveries. 250 illustrations, 100 in color.
Key features of the book include:
* biographical accounts of 152 kings and four ruling queens;
* royal names spelled in hieroglyphs, plus datafiles listing lineage,
spouses and children, and place of burial;
* special features and boxes, ranging from the supernatural journeys
of the dead kings to the Maya ballgame;
* timelines providing at-a-glance visual guides to the length and key
events of each reign.
Hardcover - 240 pages (December 2000)
Thames & Hudson; ISBN: 0500051038
Hidden
Maya by Martin Brennan
Paperback - 273 pages (June 1998)
Bear & Co; ISBN: 187918124X
Incidents of Travel in Yucatan by John Lloyd Stephens, Karl Ackerman (Editor), Frederick Catherwood
A lively, eloquent guide to the Maya ruins of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula,
as entertaining today as when it was first published in 1843, Stephens'
guide recounts his two trips made to the region between 1839 and 1842.
Listed under Yucatan
Recounted here for the first time is the adventurous life of Frederick
Catherwood, the 19th-century English artist who discovered the lost Mayan
cities in the jungles of Central America and the Yucatn plateau. In 1839
Catherwood and his American companion, John Lloyd Stephens, were the first
Westerners to view the immense terraces, fabulous temples, and elaborate
palaces that had been inexplicably abandoned ten centuries earlier. Superbly
illustrated by Catherwood, Stephens' lively travel diaries recounting their
extraordinary archaeological discoveries were published in 1841 and 1843.
Using these journals and his own extensive research, author Fabio Bourbon
has pieced together Catherwood's fascinating biography, which until now
has been shrouded in mystery. Illustrating this handsome large-format book
are more than 200 engravings made from Catherwood's original drawings.
Also reproduced is Catherwood's Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America,
Chiapas and Yucatna rare color portfolio considered to be his best work.
Catherwood's other adventures are also describedhis first trips to Europe
and Egypt, his later expeditions to Central America, and finally his experiences
in California. This intriguing book about an intrepid adventurer/artist
will appeal to anyone interested in exploration, architecture, and archaeology.
Hardcover from Abbeville Press, Inc.
Book Published: March, 2000
Maya by Peter Schmidt (Editor), Enrique Nalda (Editor), Mercedes De LA Garza,
Orefici
Hardcover - 800 pages (November 1998)
Rizzoli International Publications; ISBN: 0847821293
The
Maya and Teotihuacan : Reinterpreting Early Classic Interaction by Geoffrey E. Braswell
Synopsis: Since the 1930s, archaeologists have uncovered startling
evidence of interaction between the Early Classic Maya and the great empire
of Teotihuacan in Central Mexico. Yet the exact nature of the relationship
between these two ancient Mesoamerican civilizations remains to be fully
deciphered. Many scholars have assumed that Teotihuacan colonized the Maya
region and dominated the political or economic systems of certain key centers-perhaps
even giving rise to state-level political organizations. Others argue that
Early Classic rulers merely traded with Teotihuacan and skillfully manipulated
its imported exotic goods and symbol sets to increase their prestige. Moving
beyond these traditional assumptions, the contributors to this volume present
extensive new evidence from archaeology, iconography and epigraphy to offer
a more nuanced understanding of the interaction between the Early Classic
Maya and Teotihuacan. Investigating a range of Maya sites, including Kaminaljuyu,
Copan, Tikal, Altun Ha, and Oxkintok, they demonstrate that the influence
of Teotihuacan on the Maya varied in nature and duration from site to site,
requiring a range of models to explain the patterns of interaction. Moreover,
they show that the interaction was bidirectional and discuss how the Maya
in turn influenced Teotihuacan.
Hardcover from Univ of Texas Press
Book Published: April, 2003
Maya
Glyphs (Reading the Past)
by S. D. Houston
Paperback - 64 pages (September 1989)
Univ California Press; ISBN: 0520067711
Secrets
of the Maya by Archaeology Magazine, Peter A. Young
Book Description: Unlock the mysteries of the Mayan world. Deep in
the rain forests of South and Central America, the Mayan culture thrived
for almost 4,000 years. From the earliest Mayan farmer in 2,600 BC through
the thirteenth century AD, the Mayas developed an elaborate society, built
great cities and temples, and created the only real system of writing native
to the Americas.
Although many of the intricacies of the Mayan culture remain shrouded
in mystery, hundreds of new discoveries have come to light in recent years,
and our body of knowledge about the Mayas has grown by leaps and bounds.
Now, the most fascinating new discoveries have been compiled into one volume:
Secrets of the Maya, a new book from the editors of Archaeology.
From the discovery of ancient caves used for religious rituals—including
human sacrifice—to the search for the long-lost "White City," Secrets
of the Maya will take readers on an exciting and surprising archaeological
journey. Featuring articles on the latest research, a comprehensive timeline,
and a special section on Mayan hieroglyphs, Secrets of the Maya will appeal
to experts and amateurs alike. 150 color and b/w photos.
Hardcover from Hatherleigh Pr
Book Published: December, 2002
Star Gods of the Maya : Astronomy in Art, Folklore, and Calendars (The
Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies) by Susan Milbrath
Listed under Mayan Cosmology
The
World of the Ancient Maya by John S. Henderson
Paperback - 352 pages 2nd edition (December 1997)
Cornell Univ Pr; ISBN: 0801482844
The Yucatan : A Guide to the Land of Maya Mysteries Plus Sacred Sites
at Belize, Tikal & Copan by Antoinette May
Listed under Yucatan
Yucatan
Before and After the Conquest by William Gates (Editor), Diego De Landa (Editor)
Paperback - 162 pages (June 1978)
Dover Pubns; ISBN: 0486236226
An Archaeological Guide to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula by Joyce Kelly, Jerry Kelly (Photographer)
Paperback - 384 pages (October 1993)
Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd); ISBN: 0806125853
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Hidden Faces of the Maya by Linda Schele, Jorge Perez De Lara (Photographer)
Hardcover - 184 pages 1 Ed edition (April 1998)
Alti Pub; ISBN: 1883051169 ; Dimensions (in inches):
0.82 x 14.53 x 8.21
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The Magnificent Maya (Lost Civilizations) Time-Life Books(Editor), Dale M. Brown (Editor)
Hardcover / Published 1998
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The New Key to Cancun and the Yucatan (2nd Ed)
by Richard Harris, Glenn Kim (Illustrator), Nik Wheeler (Photographer),
Fran Haselsteiner (Editor)
Paperback - 319 pages 2nd edition (November 1996)
Ulysses Pr; ISBN: 1569750726
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Scribes, Warriors and Kings : The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya by William L. Fash, Barbara W. Fash (Illustrator)
Paperback Reprint edition (May 1993)
Thames & Hudson; ISBN: 0500277087
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