Mayas - History, Regional Mexican History

Yucatan Before and After the Conquest

Name: Yucatan Before and After the Conquest
Author: William E. Gates
ISBN: 9780486236223

by William E. Gates, Diego De Landa

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Overview

Only significant account done of Yucatan in post-Conquest era. Describes geography and natural history of the peninsula, gives brief history of Mayan life, discusses Spanish conquest and its effects, and provides a long summary of Maya civilization. Translator William Gates has added appendices, 4 maps, and over 120 illustrations.

Synopsis

Describes geography and natural history of the peninsula, gives brief history of Mayan life, discusses Spanish conquest, and provides a long summary of Maya civilization. 4 maps, and over 120 illustrations.