<p><span>βAn impressive overview of recent scholarship coupled with the results of a long-term research project at the site and region of Motul de San JosΓ©. It contributes significantly to the anthropological literature on politics and power.ββDaniela Triadan, coeditor of </span><span>Burned Palaces
Ancient Maya Political Dynamics
β Scribed by Foias Antonia E..
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 306
- Category
- Library
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