Schele, Linda and Freidel, David

A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya

New York: William Morrow & Co, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.  10.5 inches tall; 542 pages with Extensive Bibliography and Index; illustrated with a section of color plates and numerous in-text drawings.

This authoritative text blends scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, offering a comprehensive narrative of Maya political, social, and cultural dynamics. A seminal work in Mesoamerican archaeology and history, exploring the enigmatic world of the ancient Maya civilization unfolds as a journey through time, from the emergence of early Maya societies to the peak of their cultural achievements during the Classic period (c. 250–900 AD).

The book examines pivotal archaeological sites such as Tikal, Palenque, and Copán, offering vivid descriptions of monumental architecture, intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions, and artistic masterpieces that define Maya identity.

Schele and Freidel, renowned for their expertise in Maya epigraphy and iconography, delve deep into the Maya city-states' rise and fall across the Yucatan Peninsula and beyond. They meticulously unravel the complexities of Maya kingship, religious practices, and societal structures, shedding light on previously obscured facets of this sophisticated civilization. [[Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Ancient Maya Civilization, Archaeological Discoveries, Mesoamerican History, Archaeology.

Item #20497
ISBN: 0688074561

Price: $45.00