The Ancient Maya: New Perspectives [Paperback]

Temples lost in the rainforest. Strange inscriptions and ritual bloodletting. Such are the images popularly associated with the ancient Maya of Central America. But who really were the people of this lost civilization? How and why did their culture achieve regional dominance? Could such pressing contemporary problems as climate change and environmental degradation hold the key to the collapse of Maya civilization? Comprehensive&clearly written&Highly recommended.  A one-stop reference book that clearly stands on its own.