The Yucatan And Mayan Mexico
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The Yucatan And Mayan Mexico
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Author : Nick Rider
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-06-12
The Yucatan And Mayan Mexico written by Nick Rider and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-12 with Travel categories.
Whether travelers are planning their city break in advance or want instant guidance exploring, Cadogan City Guides are the ideal companions. They provide a truly accessible way into the heart of a city, with a unique introductory full-color section packed with ideas for days out and itineraries and extensive, cross-referenced maps with all listings clearly marked (the fullest listings of any city guide available). They also include a wealth of engaging cultural and historical knowledge, along with anecdotes and colorful stories written in the enthusiastic, informed, personal way for which Cadogan is renowned. The Yucatan capital of Cancun boasts one of the ten biggest resorts in the world, and Mexico's stunning Caribbean coastline is one of the world's fastest-growing holiday areas. Visitor figures have risen to over 10 million a year, and 90% of them come from the United States. The guide balances practical advice and information on the best places to dive, kayak, and parasail, with engrossing background detail. It features informed and sensitive commentary on the culture and history of the Yucatan, its Spanish colonial heritage, and modern Mayan communities. The author lived in Spain for many years and has traveled tens rely in Mexico. Special sections provide insights into the area's prolific ancient Mayan legacy: the magnificent ins of Tulum and Chichen ltza and the Giant Catacombs at Loltun. The guide encompasses the staggering diversity of the southern states, revealing empty tropical beaches, wild-turtle islands, old pirate villages, and the most glorious coral reefs in the world.
Cadogan Guides
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Author : Nick Rider
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Cadogan Guides written by Nick Rider and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Mexico categories.
Yucatan And Mayan Mexico
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Author : Nick Rider
language : en
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Release Date : 2005-08
Yucatan And Mayan Mexico written by Nick Rider and has been published by New Holland Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08 with Mexico categories.
From beautiful tropical beaches to ancient Mayan cities Cadogans Yucatan and Mayan Mexico guide covers the full depth of this magnificent region
Yucatan Mayan Mexico
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Author : Nick Rider
language : en
Publisher: Cadogan Guides (USA)
Release Date : 2009-09
Yucatan Mayan Mexico written by Nick Rider and has been published by Cadogan Guides (USA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09 with Mexico categories.
Whatever first draws you to the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico-be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife, or fiery food-you are sure to be delighted by the wealth of opportunities on offer. This guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into the region and its people, past and present.
Yucatan Before And After The Conquest
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Author : Diego de Landa
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-05-23
Yucatan Before And After The Conquest written by Diego de Landa and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-23 with History categories.
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.
Foods Of The Maya
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Author : Nancy Gerlach
language : en
Publisher: UNM Press
Release Date : 2002
Foods Of The Maya written by Nancy Gerlach and has been published by UNM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Cooking categories.
A trip to the Yucatan in your own kitchen.
Time Among The Maya
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Author : Ronald Wright
language : en
Publisher: Grove Press
Release Date : 2000
Time Among The Maya written by Ronald Wright and has been published by Grove Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
The Maya created one of the world's most brilliant civilizations, famous for its art, astronomy, and deep fascination with the mystery of time. Despite collapse in the ninth century, Spanish invasion in the sixteenth, and civil war in the twentieth, eight million people in Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico speak Mayan languages and maintain their resilient culture to this day. Traveling through Central America's jungles and mountains, Ronald Wright explores the ancient roots of the Maya, their recent troubles, and prospects for survival. Embracing history, anthropology, politics, and literature, Time Among the Maya is a riveting journey through past magnificence and the study of an enduring civilization with much to teach the present. "Wright's unpretentious narrative blends anthropology, archaeology, history, and politics with his own entertaining excursions and encounters." -- The New Yorker; "Time Among the Maya shows Wright to be far more than a mere storyteller or descriptive writer. He is an historical philosopher with a profound understanding of other cultures." -- Jan Morris, The Independent (London).
Maya For Travelers And Students
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Author : Gary Bevington
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-06-28
Maya For Travelers And Students written by Gary Bevington and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-28 with Foreign Language Study categories.
The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book. Note: The supplemental audiocasette, Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students, is now available as a free download.
The Mayas The Source Of Their History
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Author : Stephen Salisbury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877
The Mayas The Source Of Their History written by Stephen Salisbury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with Mayas categories.
Becoming Maya
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Author : Wolfgang Gabbert
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2022-08-30
Becoming Maya written by Wolfgang Gabbert and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-30 with History categories.
In Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, it is commonly held that the population consists of two ethnic communities: Maya Indians and descendants of Spanish conquerors. As a result, the history of the region is usually seen in terms of conflict between conquerors and conquered that too often ignores the complexity of interaction between these groups and the complex nature of identity within them. Yet despite this prevailing view, most speakers of the Yucatec Maya language reject being considered Indian and refuse to identify themselves as Maya. Wolfgang Gabbert maintains that this situation can be understood only by examining the sweeping procession of history in the region. In Becoming Maya, he has skillfully interwoven history and ethnography to trace 500 years of Yucatec history, covering colonial politics, the rise of plantations, nineteenth-century caste wars, and modern reforms—always with an eye toward the complexities of ethnic categorization. According to Gabbert, class has served as a self-defining category as much as ethnicity in the Yucatán, and although we think of caste wars as struggles between Mayas and Mexicans, he shows that each side possessed a sufficiently complex ethnic makeup to rule out such pat observations. Through this overview, Gabbert reveals that Maya ethnicity is upheld primarily by outsiders who simply assume that an ethnic Maya consciousness has always existed among the Maya-speaking people. Yet even language has been a misleading criterion, since many people not considered Indian are native speakers of Yucatec. By not taking ethnicity for granted, he demonstrates that the Maya-speaking population has never been a self-conscious community and that the criteria employed by others in categorizing Mayas has changed over time. Grounded in field studies and archival research and boasting an exhaustive bibliography, Becoming Maya is the first English-language study that examines the roles played by ethnicity and social inequality in Yucatán history. By revealing the highly nuanced complexities that underlie common stereotypes, it offers new insights not only into Mesoamerican peoples but also into the nature of interethnic relations in general.