Takeshi Inomata, Stephen D Houston

Royal Courts of the Ancient Maya

Volume 1: Theory, Comparison, and Synthesis

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"The two volumes of Royal Courts of the Ancient Maya provide current archaeological perspectives on Maya courts conceived as vital, functioning social groups composed of lords, courtiers, scribes, prie"

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 225mm x 153mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 417g
• ISBN-13: 9780813336404
• ISBN-10: 0813336406
• Artikelnr.: 21437587

Autorenporträt

Takeshi Inomata

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Obituary, Floyd Lounsbury
Introduction
Opening the Royal Maya Court
Theoretical and Thematic Approaches
King's People
Peopling the Classic Maya Court
Perspectives on Actors, Gender Roles, and Architecture at Classic Maya Courts and Households
Spatial Dimensions of Maya Courtly Life
Court and Realm
Classic Maya Concepts of the Royal Court
Comparative Views and Conclusions
Aztec Noble Courts
Concluding Remarks