The Essence of Maya
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Dr. Luis Alberto Martos
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FCAS- Fundacín Cultural Armella Spitalier
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The Essence of Maya
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FCAS- Fundación Cultural Armella Spitalier
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9786078187027
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Of all pre-Hispanic cultures, the Maya have perhaps attracted the most attention on the part of archaeologists and historians. Their cultural proliferation, their extraordinary scientific contributions, and their epic survival have given rise to eccentric myths and even supernatural connotations. With the confusing array of texts, predictions, studies, and suppositions, we need to step back and ask: What is, in fact, the essence of Maya? This first volume in the series Discover the Maya World sheds light on the features that define and frame Mayanist studies, from the earliest examples onward, leading to a detailed analysis of the identity, architecture, culture, and legacy of this fascinating people.
Cover
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Contents
4
The Essence of Maya
6
Formal Characteristics
11
Functional Characteristics
19
Geographic Setting
25
Southern Highlands
26
Central Maya Area
29
Northern Lowlands
32
Pacific Coast
34
Historical and Cultural Development of the Maya Area
36
Origins
36
Consolidation of Maya Identity
41
The Rise of the Great Cities
44
Dawn of a Great Civilization
47
Splendor and Decline of the Maya
49
Cultural Renewal and the Formation of New Centers of Power
52
New Political Division and the Arrival of the Spanish
55
Social, Economic, and Political Structure among the Maya
59
Economic Bases
59
Sociopolitical Structure
63
Segmentary and Unitary States
68
Conquest and Colony in the Yucatán
71
Conclusion
75
Glossary
78
Notes and Bibliography
83
Editorial Board
85
Credits
86
Back cover
87
