Michael C. Torres
Kindle Edition
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Synopsis:(Explore the History and Mystery behind Mesoamericas most powerful and ancient civilization)
With this book, you will delve into the fascinating history behind the most powerful, ancient and revered Mesoamerican culture: the Mayans. You will learn about their life from the pre-classic period in 2000 B.C. all the way to their demise at the hands of the Spanish Conquest in 1500-1600 A.D.
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About...
The Mayan Calendar Mayan Religion and Human Sacrifice Agricultural Practices Monuments and Cities Society and Politics Early Forms of Writing and Numbers Art, Architecture and Culture
"You are about to embark on a journey that will take you back several thousand years into the past to witness the birth of an ancient civilization. Discover how the Mayans proliferated from a small network of tiny villages into a metropolis of epic proportions, deep within the heart of the tropical lowlands of Mesoamerica"
With this book, you will delve into the fascinating history behind the most powerful, ancient and revered Mesoamerican culture: the Mayans. You will learn about their life from the pre-classic period in 2000 B.C. all the way to their demise at the hands of the Spanish Conquest in 1500-1600 A.D.
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About...
The Mayan Calendar Mayan Religion and Human Sacrifice Agricultural Practices Monuments and Cities Society and Politics Early Forms of Writing and Numbers Art, Architecture and Culture
"You are about to embark on a journey that will take you back several thousand years into the past to witness the birth of an ancient civilization. Discover how the Mayans proliferated from a small network of tiny villages into a metropolis of epic proportions, deep within the heart of the tropical lowlands of Mesoamerica"
My Review
This book is a good read for someone who wants to obtain some general knowledge of the Mayans. The book is divided into 2 parts. The first part is the history and the 2nd part the culture. The book is comprised of 10 chapters. The first chapter provides a list of 20 questions to test how familiar you are with the ancient Mayan's. I liked question #5 regarding Mayan beliefs on being cross-eyed.
My Thoughts
Mayan culture is intriguing and this book provides an decent overview on the development of the civilization. It discusses the art, writing, numbers, calendar, politics, mythology, architecture, religion, sacrifice and its ultimate demise.
The book concludes with information on where you can obtain further details on the Mayans.