Breaking the Maya Code

The story of the last great decipherment of an ancient script, this is a delightful, exciting history that concentrates on the people who made the breakthroughs. The author has the advantage of having known many of the major players and having been at many of the most important meetings. Numerous examples of Maya writing, as well as enlightening comparisons with other great decipherments, illuminate the text. Notes, bibliography, index. 112 illustrations. 340p.