TrueNorth: Should have paid more attention to the page count.
Pretty simplistic and I don't see the $ value.
Canada on Aug 04, 2022
Ed Barton: The Captivating History series go a little deeper than the Hourly History series, and that’s often a good second step in your knowledge ladder of a new historical topic. Generally well written, you get positive and negative perspectives on the Maya, as well as a great discussion on their language, history and culture. A good read.
United States on Nov 27, 2021
John: More like a pamphlet than a book , not worth 10 pounds but a long stretch , regrettable purchase
United Kingdom on Feb 15, 2021
Wilderness Warrior: Love this series of history books. Many thanks!
Canada on Jan 01, 2021
leftlegge: Interest in history, probably curiosity relating to these ancient civilisations after watching some programs on aliens and the recent findings of similar relics all around the world that are puzzling. Wondering who was here before us?
Australia on Feb 22, 2020
D. Adams: This book is a very brief version of Mayan civilization. The book is very thin (149 pages) and small formatted, with just black and white photos. I is interesting, but if you are looking for a more comprehensive study, this is not the book for you. I recommend The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec & Maya, by Charles Phillips. At over 500 pages, with hundreds of beautiful color photos, and extensive discussions of all aspects of both the Aztec and Mayan cultures, this is the book to own.
United States on Apr 15, 2018
Mr David House: It was disappointing as I expected a more informative scrip especially bearing in mind the cost of the book. Also it was surprising to find at the end a list of internet references to log onto in order to find out more of the Mayas. Surely that was the whole purpose of the book. I had come back from a holiday in Mexico fired up to learn more about the Maya civilisation and I'm afraid this book did not do it for me. I shall go to my local library and find out more.
United Kingdom on Jan 13, 2018
Muz: I don't know much about the Mayan civilization but the book is way too brief for someone ego wants to understand the institutions and the culture beyond basic. Now this might be forgiven in a book that's written for a certain type of audience but to pass over Guatemalan tragedy involving Mayans and Zapatista uprising as Mayans caught in between cross fire made me throw up a little bit in my mouth. If the author does not know enough or does not feel comfortable writing about these cases, he should not have even mentioned them.
United States on Dec 29, 2017
bonnie DALE keck: Kindle Unlimited but got it on a freebie day.
In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day. Discover the origins of the Maya civilization and the Mesoamerican cultures that may have influenced them, find out why Maya (out of all the different tribes that existed in the region at the time) have captured the imagination of the West so much. The book will reveal how they lived, ate, slept, whom they worshipped, and how they used herbal medicines and hallucinogenic plants to treat the sick. The book will also track down the Maya living today, a population that is still six-million strong and adhere to many of the traditions that their ancestors once held. In among the battle tales and gore of human sacrifice, you will get some delicious cocoa recipes, Maya-style, that you can make at home. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar...
United States on Sep 04, 2017
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| Sale off | $3 OFF | $2 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 10 reviews | 117 reviews | 733 reviews |
| Mayan History (Books) | Mayan History | ||
| History of Civilization & Culture | History of Civilization & Culture | ||
| ISBN-10 | 164748555X | 1633887022 | |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9/5 stars of 300 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 656 ratings | |
| Publisher | Captivating History | Prometheus | |
| Best Sellers Rank | #543 in Aztec History#659 in Mayan History #4,975 in History of Civilization & Culture | #30 in Ancient Greek History #62 in Ancient Roman History #91 in Cultural Anthropology | |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces | 13.3 ounces | |
| Hardcover | 102 pages | ||
| Aztec History | Aztec History | ||
| Language | English | English | |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.31 x 8 inches | 5.58 x 0.84 x 8.55 inches | |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1647485559 | 978-1633887022 |
United States on Apr 19, 2023