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The breaking of the Maya code has completely changed our knowledge of this ancient civilization, and has revealed the Maya people's long and vivid history. Decipherment of Maya hieroglyphic writing has progressed to the point where most Maya written textswhether inscribed on monuments, written in the codices, or painted or incised on ceramicscan now be read with confidence.In this practical guide, first published in 2001, Michael D. Coe, the noted Mayanist, and Mark Van Stone, an accomplished calligrapher, have made the difficult, often mysterious script accessible to the nonspecialist. They decipher real Maya texts, and the transcriptions include a picture of the glyph, the pronunciation, the Maya words in Roman type, and the translation into English. For the second edition, the authors have taken the latest research and breakthroughs into account, adding glyphs, updating captions, and reinterpreting or expanding upon earlier decipherments.After an introductory discussion of Maya culture and history and the nature of the Maya script, the authors introduce the glyphs in a series of chapters that elaborate on topics such as the intricate calendar, warfare, royal lives and rituals, politics, dynastic names, ceramics, relationships, and the supernatural world. The book includes illustrations of historic texts, a syllabary, a lexicon, and translation exercises. Illustrated in two colors throughout
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reading the Maya Glyphs, Second Edition'? A: This book focuses on deciphering Maya hieroglyphic writing, making it accessible to nonspecialists by explaining the glyphs, their meanings, and providing translations of real Maya texts.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael D. Coe, a noted Mayanist, and Mark Van Stone, an accomplished calligrapher.
- Q: What updates are included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes the latest research, new glyphs, updated captions, and reinterpreted or expanded decipherments based on recent breakthroughs in Maya studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reading the Maya Glyphs, Second Edition' published? A: This edition was published on June 17, 2005.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics such as Maya culture, history, the intricacies of the calendar, warfare, royal lives, politics, ceramics, and the supernatural world.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations of historic texts, glyphs, and is illustrated in two colors throughout.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners and nonspecialists interested in learning about Maya glyphs.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, it includes translation exercises to help readers practice their understanding of the glyphs and texts.