Arthur A. Demarest

David A. Freidel

Marilyn A. Masson

From Farmers’ Fields to Rulers’ Realms

The Real Business of Ancient Maya Economies

Linda Schele

Based on newly deciphered hieroglyphics, this account of the Maya civilization of the pre-European era examines the crucial role of monarchy

The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya

A Forest of Kings

Ancient Maya Political Economies examines variation in systems of economic production and exchange and how these systems supported the power networks that integrated Maya society. Using models originally developed by William L. Rathje, the authors explore core-periphery relations, the use of household analysis to reconstruct political economy, and evidence for market development. In doing so, they challenge the conventional wisdom of decentralized Maya political authority and replace it with a more complex view of the political economic foundations of Maya civilization.

Ancient Maya Political Economies

Vera Tiesler

Andrea Cucina

Travis W. Stanton

"A significant look at Maya life prior to Chichaen Itzaa during the Classic Period in the Yucatan"--Provided by publisher.

David A. Freidel

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