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Synopsis: Maya Divine Kings of the Rain Forest [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2006] GRUBE, NIKOLAI assisted by EGGEBRECHT, E ... 3833119578
From Publishers Weekly: The history and culture of the Mayans is brought to life with dramatic color photos in Maya: Divine Kings of the Rain Forest. Edited by Nikolai Grube, a professor of anthropology and pre-Columbian studies at the University of Texas, Austin, this art book features a collection of accessible essays by scholars on all aspects of Mayan life: the rise of political dynasties; achievements in astronomy, mathematics and art; colonial era warfare; and present-day descendants. Whether describing how the Mayans made maize loafs, viewed the cosmos or used architecture to collect rainwater, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the ancient civilization.
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Title: Maya Divine Kings of the Rain Forest
Publisher: Konemann
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very good