FASH , WILLIAM L: - Scribes , Warriors and Kings : The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya

Thames & Hudson 1991 First VG/VG edgewear 192pp 11 colour & 109 b/w photos profuse drawings by Barbara W Fash 96 maps 10 x 8 900g ¶ All aspects of life in Copan are discussed, from blood rituals and sacred ball games, to the role of the scribes who have left such detailed records of their times. Copan's spectacular architecture, sculpture and jade artefacts are fully illustrated with photographs and drawings. A vivid chronicle of the archaeological work that is revolutionising our knowledge of the ancient Maya and bringing their lost city back to life . Due to the weight of this book, there will be extra postage costs