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Tikal: The History of the Ancient Maya’s Famous Capital Paperback – March 19, 2014

by Charles River Editors (Author), Jesse Harasta (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world’s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar has led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends, but if anything, the focus on the “doomsday” scenario overshadowed the Mayans’ true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art.

The Maya maintained power in the Yucatan for over a thousand years, and at the height of its “Classical era” (3rd-9th centuries A.D.), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the 5th or 4th century BC, and eventually it became a political, economic and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica, despite the fact it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the 4th century AD. It seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base, and as a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century AD.

As one of the Ancient Maya’s most important sites, construction at Tikal was impressive, and even though it was apparently conquered, the city’s records were unusually well preserved. This includes a list of the city’s dynastic rulers, as well as the tombs and monuments dedicated to them. Thanks to this preservation, Tikal offers researchers their best look at the Ancient Maya and has gone a long way toward helping scholars understand Mayan history.

Tikal: The History of the Ancient Maya’s Famous Capital covers the history of the city, as well as the speculation and debate surrounding it. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about Tikal like you never have before, in no time at all.

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  3. Publication date
    March 19, 2014
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    1497341639
  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 19, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1497341639
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1497341630
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
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A perfect introduction to the Maya
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A perfect introduction to the Maya
An excellent condensed but thorough account of Tikal from its earliest days when the huge nearby Maya city of El Mirador began to wane, and on through Tikal's conquest by Teotihuacano invaders from beyond the faraway Valley of Mexico - who exterminated the reigning Maya bloodline but preserved the city and began its own dynasty - and the later ups and downs of alliances, competition and war with newer Maya cities and Tikal's final abandonment. Having visited Tikal with the opportunity to explore most features between the tall Temple I down the Tozzer Causeway to Temple IV, I found Harasta's book fascinating for its details about things that our guide showed us without the explanations of discoveries yet to be made but are revealed in this history, which is surprisingly up to date. For anyone who finds the Maya interesting, I don't know of a better introduction. It isn't loaded with unfamiliar technical terms, but may whet your appetite for reading more advanced works such as those of Linda Schele and David Stuart, among others. Highly recommended.
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Ron Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect introduction to the Maya
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
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An excellent condensed but thorough account of Tikal from its earliest days when the huge nearby Maya city of El Mirador began to wane, and on through Tikal's conquest by Teotihuacano invaders from beyond the faraway Valley of Mexico - who exterminated the reigning Maya bloodline but preserved the city and began its own dynasty - and the later ups and downs of alliances, competition and war with newer Maya cities and Tikal's final abandonment. Having visited Tikal with the opportunity to explore most features between the tall Temple I down the Tozzer Causeway to Temple IV, I found Harasta's book fascinating for its details about things that our guide showed us without the explanations of discoveries yet to be made but are revealed in this history, which is surprisingly up to date. For anyone who finds the Maya interesting, I don't know of a better introduction. It isn't loaded with unfamiliar technical terms, but may whet your appetite for reading more advanced works such as those of Linda Schele and David Stuart, among others. Highly recommended.
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Ron Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect introduction to the Maya
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
An excellent condensed but thorough account of Tikal from its earliest days when the huge nearby Maya city of El Mirador began to wane, and on through Tikal's conquest by Teotihuacano invaders from beyond the faraway Valley of Mexico - who exterminated the reigning Maya bloodline but preserved the city and began its own dynasty - and the later ups and downs of alliances, competition and war with newer Maya cities and Tikal's final abandonment. Having visited Tikal with the opportunity to explore most features between the tall Temple I down the Tozzer Causeway to Temple IV, I found Harasta's book fascinating for its details about things that our guide showed us without the explanations of discoveries yet to be made but are revealed in this history, which is surprisingly up to date. For anyone who finds the Maya interesting, I don't know of a better introduction. It isn't loaded with unfamiliar technical terms, but may whet your appetite for reading more advanced works such as those of Linda Schele and David Stuart, among others. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative short introduction to Tikal
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015
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Excellent authoritative short summary. Gives plenty of information in compact format.

The authors definitely do not dumb down the subject. Less a guide book for Tikal than an introduction to its Mayan history. Plenty of photos!
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Michael Mccormick
3.0 out of 5 stars Slim booklet
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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This is an informative history of Tikal but it's just a very slim booklet, little more than a museum brochure. I was hoping for something more substantial. That said it's well researched and written.
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CMPhelps
5.0 out of 5 stars Charles River Editors books are short but sweet
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
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Like all the Charles River Editors books, this was well written and appears to present currently comprehensive knowledge about the subject based on the voluminous bibliography. Significant alternative interpretations of evidence is presented. All these books are inexpensive but short, because little is known about the subject other than archaeological evidence or things like language science.
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Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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I bought this for my husband and he is devouring it.
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John M Slating
4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Significance
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2014
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The book provides a perspective about the development of a civilization that has no connection to Asia or e Europe.
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James W Kreider
1.0 out of 5 stars Print too small for me
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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Unfortunately, I have to give a low score because the print was so small, I couldn't read it. I can't comment on the contents.
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The Doctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Well -written review
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014
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One of the most clearly written succinct discussions of Tikal I have read. Anyone visiting this incredible site would do well to read this first. It is brief but comprehensive and provides good references for further reading.
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Reinhard Suchowitzki
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and crear explanation
Reviewed in Mexico on July 5, 2022
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The book is just a few pages but it explains in a clear manner the history of Tikal. I recommend it.
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Tony Rowlands
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise
Reviewed in Australia on July 27, 2020
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Very concise but an adequate introduction to the expanding knowledge of this extraordinary site .
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BP
2.0 out of 5 stars Some good photos but in Black and White - very amateur
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2015
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This is very disappointing.

As someone interested in the Maya and who went to Tikal last year, I was looking forward to reading this 'book'.
Instead, I am sent what is basically a soft coloured pamphlet. It is only 22 pages long but 5/6 of those pages are blank or almost blank.
Some good photos but in Black and White - very amateur.

The script is of some interest and I learnt a little - but there is too much about the kings and not enough on the buildings.
I gave it 2 stars because the writing has some interest but most would give it 0/1 star.
Not recommended and not worth the money.

I do think Amazon should warn you what you are getting. I noticed that there were no reviews but nevertheless assumed I would be getting a book and not a pamphlet.

Definetely not recommended - surprised I decided to give it 2 sars Most would give it 0 or 1.
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Johann Begel
3.0 out of 5 stars un court ouvrage général
Reviewed in France on February 12, 2015
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Bonne synthèse qui n'apporte pas de grande nouveauté, ouvrage très court, idéal pour une vision résumée du site de Tikal
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