Breaking the Maya Code

Coe, Michael D.

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ISBN 10: 0500050619 ISBN 13: 9780500050613

Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd, London, 1992

Language: English

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No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling and spots on the front edge of the text block on the last few pages - does not affect text; Appears unread. 9.5 inches tall; 305 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography, glossary, list of illustrations, alphabet chart and Index. Michael D. Coe s Breaking the Maya Code offers a fascinating and accessible exploration of the decipherment of the ancient Maya script, one of the most significant achievements in modern archaeology. Coe, a leading expert in Mesoamerican studies, traces the history of Maya writing, detailing the efforts of early scholars who struggled to interpret the complex glyphs and the breakthroughs that ultimately revealed their meaning. His narrative balances scholarly precision with engaging storytelling, making intricate linguistic and historical material understandable for a wide readership. The book highlights the pivotal contributions of figures such as Tatiana Proskouriakoff, who showed that Maya inscriptions recorded historical events, and Yuri Knorozov, whose work on the phonetic elements of the script transformed the field. Coe situates the decipherment within the broader context of Maya civilization, illustrating how the inscriptions reflect the culture, politics, and religion of the ancient Maya. Renowned for its clarity and depth, Breaking the Maya Code appeals to students, scholars, and general readers alike. Coe s work combines biography, history, and science, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of archaeology and the enduring human quest to understand the past. Subjects: Maya civilization, Mesoamerican archaeology, Epigraphy, Writing systems, Decipherment, Ancient cultures, Archaeology, History, Biography.

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Breaking the Maya Code

Publisher

Jonathan Cape Ltd, London

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0500050619

ISBN 13

9780500050613

Binding

Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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The author of The Maya and Mexico interweaves the story of the struggle to decipher the complex hieroglyphic incriptions of the Maya with a close-up look at what is known about the culture of the ancient Maya civilization. 12,000 first printing.

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Michael D. Coe is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University. His books include The Maya, Mexico, Breaking the Maya Code, Angkor and the Khmer Civilization, and Reading the Maya Glyphs. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut.

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