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Ritual, violence, and the fall of the classic Maya kings /

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This volume explores the links between the declining prosperity of the Late to Terminal Classic period and the erosion of kingly legitimacy. Exploring issues such as the rise of inflation, greater demand of tax and tribute, deforestation due to over-population, and drought conditions, the essayists...

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Outros autores: Iannone, Gyles (Editor), Houk, Brett A. (Brett Alan), 1967- (Editor), Schwake, Sonja A. (Editor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2016]
Series:Maya studies.
Subjects:
Mayas > Kings and rulers.
Mayas > Politics and government.
Mayas > Social conditions.
Ritual > Mexico > History.
Ritual > Central America > History.
Violence > Mexico > History.
Violence > Central America > History.
Mayas > Antiquities.
Indians of Mexico > Antiquities.
Indians of Central America > Antiquities.
Electronic books.
Acceso en liña:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:This volume explores the links between the declining prosperity of the Late to Terminal Classic period and the erosion of kingly legitimacy. Exploring issues such as the rise of inflation, greater demand of tax and tribute, deforestation due to over-population, and drought conditions, the essayists examine what happens to a society when the king, who should be appeasing the gods, is seen as the problem.
Descrición Física:1 online resource (385 pages) : illustrations, map.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780813055770 (e-book)

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