Description: For centuries, the true history of the Maya--one of the most mysterious cultures of the ancient world--has eluded archeologists. Now, thanks to a recent breakthrough in the decoding of Maya hieroglyphics, A Forest of Kings is able to provide the first full history of this ancient culture. 16 pages of color photos; 20 B&W photos; 250 illustrations; 35 maps.
Brief description:
David Freidel has been a Maya archaeologist for twenty years. He teaches at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.