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The Maya(8th Edition)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2011 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28902-0, ISBN: 0-500-28902-6

""The gold standard of introductory books on the ancient Maya."—ExpeditionThe Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the New World’s greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Michael D. Coe distills a lifetime’s scholarship for the general reader and student. The eighth edition incorporates the latest archaeological and epigraphic research. Among the finest new discoveries are the spectacular pol ..."






The True History of Chocolate(3rd Edition)
by Sophie Dobzhansky Coe, Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2013 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-29068-2, ISBN: 0-500-29068-7

"“A beautifully written . . . and illustrated history of the Food of the Gods, from the Olmecs to present-day developments.”—Chocolatier This delightful tale of one of the world’s favorite foods draws on botany, archaeology, and culinary history to present a complete and accurate history of chocolate. It begins some 4,000 years ago in the jungles of Mexico and Central America with the chocolate tree, Theobroma Cacao, and the complex pro ..."






The True History of Chocolate(Reprint)
by Michael D. Coe, Sophie D. Coe
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2003 by Thames And Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28229-8, ISBN: 0-500-28229-3

"It seems strange to think that even the humble chocolate bar has a long and interesting history. This history reaches far back to the earliest civilisation in the Americas, and it was the Olmecs not the Aztecs who can be rightly named as the inventors of chocolate. Told with flair and wit, this history of cacoa looks at its ancient Mexican roots, questioning how it became the food of the gods, its ritual significance, and how it was u ..."






Angkor and the Khmer Civilization(1st Edition)
(Ancient Peoples and Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2003 by Thames And Hudson, New York
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28442-1, ISBN: 0-500-28442-3

"The ancient city of Angkor has fascinated Westerners since its rediscovery in the mid-nineteenth century. A great deal is now known about the brilliant Khmer civilization that flourished among the monsoon forests and rice paddies of mainland Southeast Asia, thanks to the pioneering work of French scholars and the application of modern archaeological techniques such as remote sensing from the space shuttle. The classic-period Khmer king ..."






Elements of Literature, Grade 12 Standard Test Preparation Workbook(2nd Edition)
Holt Elements of Literature Arkansas (Eolit 2005)
by Michael D. Coe, Corporate-Hrw
Paperback, 246 Pages, Published 2005 by Holt Mcdougal
ISBN-13: 978-0-03-038431-8, ISBN: 0-03-038431-1

"My wife, Sophie D. Coe, read and provided useful criticism for all the chapters. ..."






The Maya, Seventh Edition(7th Edition)
(Ancient Peoples and Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2005 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28505-3, ISBN: 0-500-28505-5

""A clear and intelligent description of the development and organization of Maya civilization." —Natural History The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the New World's greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Professor Coe distills a lifetime's scholarship for the general reader and student. Since the publication of the sixth edition of The Maya, new sites have been uncovered and further exc ..."






The True History of Chocolate(2nd Edition)
(Second Edition)
by Sophie Dobzhansky Coe, Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2007 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28696-8, ISBN: 0-500-28696-5

""A beautifully written...and illustrated history of the Food of the Gods, from Olmecs to present-day developments."—Chocolatier. This delightful and best-selling tale of one of the world's favorite foods draws upon botany, archaeology, and culinary history to present a complete and accurate history of chocolate. The story begins some 3,000 years ago in the jungles of Mexico and Central America with the chocolate tree, Theobroma Cacao, ..."






Breaking the Maya Code(Updated)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1999 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28133-8, ISBN: 0-500-28133-5

"Michael Coe's classic inside story of one of the major intellectual breakthroughs of our time―the last great decoding of an ancient script―has been updated throughout and now includes an epilogue that brings the reader up to date in the fast-changing field of Maya decipherment. Among the more exciting advances to be described are: the discovery of the specific Maya language and sophisticated grammar used by the ancient scribes on stone ..."






The Maya(5th Edition)
(Ancient Peoples & Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1999 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27716-4, ISBN: 0-500-27716-8

"London. 24 cm. 224 p. ill. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma Inglés. Previous edition: Thames and Hudson, 1987. Ancient peoples and places (Thames and Hudson). Includes index. "With 153 illustrations"--T. p. Bibliography: p. 213-217 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 0500277168"






Mexico(4th Edition)
From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Ancient Peoples and Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 215 Pages, Published 1994 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27722-5, ISBN: 0-500-27722-2

"An introduction to Mexico's ancient civilizations. This companion volume to the author's book "The Maya" has been completely revised and expanded. Enlarged sections are included on early village life and the rise of Olmec civilization. Recent discoveries - such as the stela from La Mojarra inscribed in the mysterious Isthmian script or the mass sacrifice of 200 victims at Teotihuacan - receive full coverage. A new chapter on Aztec life ..."






The Maya(Updated)
(Ancient Peoples and Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1984 by Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27327-2, ISBN: 0-500-27327-8

""A clear and intelligent description of the development and organization of Maya civilization."—Natural History The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the New World's greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Professor Coe distills a lifetime's scholarship for the general reader and student. Since the publication of the sixth edition of The Maya, new sites have been uncovered and further excava ..."






Mexico(8th Edition)
From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Eighth Edition)
by Michael D. Coe, Javier Urcid, Rex Koontz
Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2019 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-84178-5, ISBN: 0-500-84178-0

"An extensive update to the authoritative introduction to Mexico’s ancient civilizations.“Masterly. . . . The complexities of Mexico’s ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.” ?Library Journal“A must for anyone interested in archaeology and history.” ―DIGMexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbor ..."






Reading the Maya Glyphs, Second Edition(2nd Edition)
by Michael D. Coe, Mark Van Stone
Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2005 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28553-4, ISBN: 0-500-28553-5

"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 texts—whether inscribed on monuments, written in the codices, or painted or incised on ceramics—can now be read with confidence. In this practical guide, first published in 2001, Mic ..."






Mexico(1st Edition)
From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
by Michael D. Coe, Rex Koontz, Javier Urcid
Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2019 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-29373-7, ISBN: 0-500-29373-2

"This authoritative volume has been revised throughout and expanded, with stunning new images and accounts of the major discoveries of recent years."






La Victoria
An Early Site on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala (Classic Reprint)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, Published 2017 by Forgotten Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-5278-3274-9, ISBN: 1-5278-3274-0

"Excerpt from La Victoria: An Early Site on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala Mnae Museo Nacional de Arqueologia e Etnolo Ricketson, O. G., Jr. And Ricketson. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preservin ..."






The Maya(6th Edition)
(Ancient Peoples and Places)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2000 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28066-9, ISBN: 0-500-28066-5

"In this revised and expanded introduction to the Maya, Professor Coe incorporates the latest ideas and research in a fast-changing field. Spectacular tomb discoveries at the city of Copan reveal some of the early artistic and architectural splendours at this major site. New finds here and elsewhere entail a complete reinterpretation of the relationship between the warrior-kings of the classic Maya lowlands and Teotihuacan, the greatest ..."






Breaking the Maya Code(Reprint)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 1 Pages, Published 1994 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-27721-8, ISBN: 0-500-27721-4

"Twenty years ago, the hieroglyphic inscriptions of ruined Mayan monuments were largely unread. Today, thanks to an extraordinary breakthrough, these inscribed remains are revealing a history lost to humanity for a millennium. An informed account of one of the most exciting adventures of our age. Illustrated."






The Maya
by Michael D. Coe, Stephen Houston
Paperback, Published 2022 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-29514-4, ISBN: 0-500-29514-X

"This revised edition also expands information on the roles of women, courtiers, and outsiders; covers novel research about Maya cities, including research into water quality, marketplaces, fortifications, and integrated road systems; and ..."






Breaking the Maya Code(3rd Edition)
(Third Edition)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Thames & Hudson
ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28955-6, ISBN: 0-500-28955-7

"The inside story of one of the great intellectual breakthroughs of our time—the first great decipherment of an ancient script—now revised and updated.In the past dozen years, Maya decipherment has made great strides, in part due to the Internet, which has made possible the truly international scope of hieroglyphic scholarship: glyphic experts can be found not only in North America, Mexico, Guatemala, and western Europe but also in ..."






Breaking the Maya Code(Updated)
by Michael D. Coe
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1994 by Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-14-023481-7, ISBN: 0-14-023481-0



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