"Michael D. Coe's Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient civilizations. Now this companion volume to Professor Coe's bestselling The Maya has been completely revised and expanded for the fourth edition. Enlarged sections are included on early village life and the rise of Olmec civilization. Extraordinary recent discoveries - such as the stela from La Mojarra inscribed in the mysterious...

While Europe was buried in the Dark Ages, the Maya were producing astonishing sculpture, stelae and wall murals, as well as building magnificent temples, tombs, and ball courts. This volume pairs the leading Maya scholar and one of the worlds finest photographers of ancient sites to trace the rise and fall of Mayan civilization through its great royal cities.

Swords and Hilt Weapons" is the most comprehensive guide to nearly 4000 years of sword making from all over the world. Written by a distinguished team of experts and scholars, it provides an expert appraisal of the weapons themselves and is rich in historical and background detail. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs and art reproductions, this is a unique survey of a vast body of superb craftsmanship.

A publishing masterpiece?embraces 16 roll-outs?magnificently painted in color by Diane G. Peck and Felipe Dávalos G. and reproduced in 11 x 17 inch format on quality durable paper.