Maya kingship: rupture and transformation from Classic to Postclassic times

Examining changes to the institution of divine kingship from 750 to 950 CE in the Maya lowland cities, this volume presents a new way of studying the collapse of that civilization and the transformation of political systems between the Terminal Classic and Postclassic Periods.

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Contributors: Okoshi, Tsubasa (Editor) ; Chase, Arlen Frank 1953- (Editor) ; Nondédéo, Philippe (Editor) ; Arnauld, Marie-Charlotte 1948- (Editor) ; Chase, Diane Elizabeth Zaino 1953- (Writer of preface)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Gainesville University Press of Florida 2021
In:Year: 2021
Series/Journal:Maya Studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Maya / Political system / Society / King / History 750-950
B Girard, René 1923-2015
Further subjects:B Mayas--History
B Mayas--Kings and rulers
B Conference program 2017 (Kyoto)
B Electronic books
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Examining changes to the institution of divine kingship from 750 to 950 CE in the Maya lowland cities, this volume presents a new way of studying the collapse of that civilization and the transformation of political systems between the Terminal Classic and Postclassic Periods.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (473 pages)
ISBN:978-0-8130-5769-9