"The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the ancient Maya by experts Michael D. Coe and Stephen Houston. In this new edition, this classic has been updated by distilling the latest scholarship for the general reader and student. This edition incorporates the most recent archaeological and epigraphic findings, which continue to proceed at a fast pace, along with full-color illustrations. The new material includes...

Combines fact and folklore in exploring the history and culture of the mysterious Celtic priests.

Using the evidence of history, archaeology and linguistics it portrays the rich variety of Celtic, life, art and religion across the whole of barbarian Europe, from the Balkans in the east to Frances, Spain, Ireland and Great Britian in the west. -- back cover.