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Book Synopsis: The Classic Maya have long presented scholars with vexing problems. One of the longest running and most contested of these, and the source of deeply polarized interpretations, has been their political organization. Using recently deciphered inscriptions and fresh archaeological finds, Simon Martin argues that this particular debate can be laid to rest. He offers a comprehensive re-analysis of the issue in an effort to answer a simple question: how did a multitude of small kingdoms survive for some six hundred years without being subsumed within larger states or empires? Using previously unexploited comparative and theoretical approaches, Martin suggests mechanisms that maintained a 'dynamic equilibrium' within a system best understood not as an array of individual polities but an interactive whole. With its rebirth as text-backed historical archaeology, Maya studies has entered a new phase, one capable of building a political anthropology as robust as any other we have for the ancient world.
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Unlock the mysteries of the Ancient Maya with our book - Ancient Maya Politics! Dive deep into the fascinating world of the Classic Maya civilization and discover the secrets of their political organization. With recently deciphered inscriptions and fresh archaeological finds, this groundbreaking book by Simon Martin provides a comprehensive re-analysis of a long-debated issue.
Are you ready to unravel the enigma of how small kingdoms survived for six hundred years without being overtaken by larger states or empires? Martin's insightful research offers new perspectives and sheds light on this ancient puzzle. By utilizing previously unexplored comparative and theoretical approaches, he uncovers the mechanisms that maintained a 'dynamic equilibrium' within the system.
Revolutionize your understanding of Maya studies with this text-backed historical archaeology book. Martin's work introduces a new phase in the field, empowering us to construct a political anthropology as strong and compelling as any other for the ancient world. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the captivating realm of Ancient Maya Politics!
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