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Tikal
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Set in the years--785-790 A.D.--that marked the beginning of the decline of the Mayan civilization, this novel traces the dynamics of this rich society through the lives of a variety of Mayan craftsmen, warriors, rulers, priests, and commoners.
First published: 1983 by Random House
Languages: English, German, Italian
Praise
“An intriguing tale, irresistible to anyone fascinated by Pre-Columbian culture.”​
​- Los Angeles Times
“ A powerful, even majestic, novel about the beginning of the end of a great civilization.”
- Publisher’s Weekly
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