Long before European boats reached the shores of the Americas, sophisticated civilizations had already developed throughout the continents. The empire of the Maya, located in modern Mexico and Central America, influenced civilization there for centuries. The ancient Maya had fully developed the idea of the calendar, detailed a writing system, pioneered new ideas in agriculture, and built towering palaces and temples that still stand today. ""Empire of the Ancient Maya"" gives a brief summary of the history of the empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location, and then explores the evolution of Maya civilization from its origin through the classic period to the Spanish conquest. Delving into daily life, the book includes Maya achievements in mathematics, astronomy, technology, political organization, commerce, architecture, and the arts.

 

This book is part of a book series called Great Empires Of the Past .

This book is aimed at the following children: secondary school , university .

There are 159 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Jill Rubalcaba is a former engineer who has taught college and high school math. She is the author of several books about the ancient world.