2012 and the end of the world : the Western roots of the Maya apocalypse / Matthew Restall and Amara Solari.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Restall, Matthew, 1964-

Contributor:

Solari, Amara, 1978-

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization, Medieval.

Civilization, Western.

End of the world.

Maya calendar.

Maya philosophy.

Millennialism.

Prophecies.

Two thousand twelve, A.D.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (183 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing(US), 2011.

Other Title:

Twenty twelve and the end of the world

Two thousand and twelve and the end of the world

Two thousand twelve and the end of the world

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Did the Maya really predict that the world would end in December of 2012? If not, how and why has 2012 millenarianism gained such popular appeal? In this deeply knowledgeable book, two leading historians of the Maya answer these questions in a succinct, readable, and accessible style. Matthew Restall and Amara Solari introduce, explain, and ultimately demystify the 2012 phenomenon. Firmly grounded in historical fact, while also being revelatory and myth-busting, this fascinating book will be essential reading as the countdown to December 21, 2012, begins.

Contents:

Figures; Introduction; 1 The History of the End of the World; 2 They Deserve Better; 3 God Is Angry; 4 The Moctezuma Factor; 5 Apocalypto; 6 We Are Almost There; Sources and Suggestions for Further Reading; About the Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-139) and index.

Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

979-82-16-42619-6

6612985976

1-282-98597-3

9786612985973

1-4422-0611-X

OCLC:

700706980