Mexican Archaeology: An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Mexican and Mayan Civilizations of Pre-Spanish America

Thomas Joyce's Mexican Archaeology: An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Mexican and Mayan Civilizations of Pre-Spanish America is a large and comprehensive study of the indigenous civilizations in Mexico before the Spanish Conquest, particularly the Maya. Joyce's work goes into fascinating detail about the Mayan calendar, and the religious beliefs and practices of the people in the region as well.