History of the Maya Author:Thomas Gann, J. Eric Thompson 1931. From the earliest times to the present day. A short outline of the Maya civilization for the reader to glean some insight into these fascinating people. Contents: origin of the Maya; history of the Old Empire; history of Yucatan; art and architecture; religion; religious ceremonies and traditions; daily life, warfare, food and clothing; t... more »he calendar; modern Maya. Includes 27 glorious plates.« less