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Book SynopsisRichly illustrated with drawings, photographs, and maps,
Politics of the Maya Court uses hieroglyphic and iconographic evidence to explore the composition and social significance of royal courts in the Late Classic period (AD 600-900), with a special emphasis on the role of courtly elites.
Trade ReviewWith an engaging and nuanced style, Sarah Jackson provides concrete vignettes of the courtiers who orchestrated the operations of the once-powerful Maya kingdoms of Central America. Using both texts and art, she breathes life into the ceremonies and maneuverings of Classic Period Maya subsidiary elites. Jackson has created at once a foundation for future research on the Maya and a work of interest to students of comparative political systems, both past and present."" - Arlen F. Chase, Chair and Pegasus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida and coauthor of
Mesoamerican Elites: An Archaeological Assessment
