"The
Lords of Tikal," is a new book that explores the history and
culture of one of the most mysterious and intriguing places
on earth: the ancient Maya city of Tikal in Guatemala. Best
known for its eroded temples and pyramids, the atmospheric
architecture of Tikal was the basis for the rebel camp in
the original "Star Wars" movie. In "The Lords of Tikal,"
readers learn about *real* "star wars" -- battles waged
around astronomical events such as the first appearance of
the planet Venus in the morning sky.
THE LORDS OF TIKAL is a scholarly work meant for serious
students of history and archeology. But like all good
scholarly works, it brings the subject to life, providing a
glimpse of the great Maya civilization centered at Tikal
and its exotic rulers such as the Jaguar Claw clan and the
Lizard Heads. The book is abundantly illustrated with fine
line drawings, rare photographs, and the intriguing
hieroglyphics that contain the coded history of this
magical city. Tikal has become a favorite destination for
exotic travelers, and the book contains a section of
information about visiting Tikal.
Author Peter D. Harrison is a renowned archeologist who has
spent 30 years researching Tikal and participating in
excavations at the site. His breakthroughs in interpreting
Maya hieroglyphics have led to the reconstruction of
Tikal's history as presented in this book.
For an advance review copy of "The Lords of Tikal" (Thames
& Hudson, ISBN 0-500-05094-5, $60) -- or an interview with
archeologist Peter D. Harrison -- please click here now to email Joanna Hurley of BookSavvy.com. Thank you.
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