Gabriele Marzano: A very extensive work about maya civilisation
Italy on Jan 15, 2022
Jon rosa: Purchased as the textbook for my Maya anthropology class, but it's SO good I would honestly read it recreationally. Very fascinating book, full of full page photographs and color illustrations. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn about the Maya people!
United States on Mar 23, 2021
Amazon Customer: Very good
Brazil on Apr 28, 2020
Juniper Zahori: Crisp, to the point, knowledgeable and provoking reading, covering so many aspects of the Maya. Even practical tips about visiting maya sites are provided. A must!
Spain on Jan 10, 2020
G.I.Forbes: The Maya were an ancient civilis\tion that lived in what is now known as the Yucatan peninsula of central America from 1800BC to the 1550AD and then disappeared leaving magnificent buildings and other artifacts.
YThe book must be considered the definative studyon the Maya is divided into 3 -the early,classic and late Maya periods.
Thetext is excellent and the hundreds of pictures magnificent.
Highly recommended.
United Kingdom on Aug 14, 2019
Vincent J. Mareino: If you're expecting to get a clear, simple story of what the Ancient Maya were "really like," sorry, you won't get it here. What you WILL get is a very thorough, but very readable, survey of the challenging archeological history of the Ancient Maya that makes it impossible to give simple answers about their culture. Where answers are available, though, this book presents them squarely into context, and shows how the scholars got to their conclusion. As a result, it's also an excellent field guide for tourists -- for every Mayan site large and small, Coe explains what to look for, and how it furthered our understanding.
United States on Jan 22, 2018
J Young: Not sure why, but I have always had a fascination with the Mayan culture. So looking for a book for a trip, I ran across this book and I am glad I did. This book with several updates is not the easiest book to read and is more like a textbook than a book for pleasure. However, it definitely leaves no stone unturned and that background is fascinating as well. While after reading the book I am still no expert on the subject of the Maya I do believe that I have a much great understanding of their culture, way of life and struggles. I am currently looking to book a trip to the region to see some of the ruins.
United States on Jun 30, 2016
Charlie G: You sort of expect a 9th edition to be lethal, and this one did not disappoint. Well ordered, detailed, a good mix of an approachable academic text on a complicated subject and a travel guide for those seeking an adventure, and despite the length you will zip right through it. I've recently returned from visiting some of these sites and this book is an excellent read before, during or even after the experience.
United States on Jun 30, 2016
An Archaeologist: This 9th Edition of Coe's The Maya, now co-authored with eminent Maya scholar Stephen Houston, is a major improvement over the last several additions. Houston's expertise in Maya writing means that the book is up-to-the-minute on many issues relating to Classic Maya religion and courtly life, and the chapter on "Maya Thought and Culture" has been almost completely re-written to reflect Houston's expertise on the subject. Similarly, this edition rolls in some major recent discoveries about Preclassic Maya civilization which are most welcome, and an appendix has been added listing the names of significant Maya rulers and the dates known for their reigns, which will be helpful for those trying to puzzle through references to specific characters in Maya history.
Houston's contributions are also noteworthy for incorporating bite-size summaries of the ideas laid out in his own books for specialists, including brief treatments of morality and personhood, gender roles/norms, and the material world that will be familiar to readers of, say, The Memory of Bones, The Classic Maya, or The Life Within.
The illustrations are wonderful, and there are even more of them than in...
United States on Sep 12, 2015
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| Total Reviews | 7 reviews | 117 reviews | 733 reviews |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0500291887 | 978-1633887022 | |
| Mayan History (Books) | Mayan History | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #64 in Mayan History #304 in Mexico History#1,453 in Native American History | #30 in Ancient Greek History #62 in Ancient Roman History #91 in Cultural Anthropology | |
| Native American History (Books) | Native American History | ||
| Item Weight | 1.78 pounds | 13.3 ounces | |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 407 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 656 ratings | |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 0.9 x 9.5 inches | 5.58 x 0.84 x 8.55 inches | |
| Language | English | English | |
| ASIN | 0500291888 | ||
| ISBN-10 | 9780500291887 | 1633887022 | |
| Paperback | 320 pages | 288 pages | |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson; Ninth edition | Prometheus |
Canada on Jul 21, 2023