Reveals everyday life among the Maya through an account in graphic novel format of ordinary days and a new year's celebration for a prosperous family living in

This comprehensive and accessible reference explores the greatest and most mysterious of civilizations, hailed for its contributions to science, mathematics, an

Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Narrative chapters describe Mayan politica

In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel León-Portilla explores the Maya Indians’ remarkable concepts of time. At the

Some give us portraits of the great leaders who played important roles in the rise of this extraordinary culture. The complexity of their incredible calendar an