The Landa Alphabet: A Spanish Fabrication (1880)

by Philipp Johann Josef Valentini

Book Overview

The Landa Alphabet: A Spanish Fabrication is a historical book written by Philipp Johann Josef Valentini in 1880. The book explores the origins and history of the Landa alphabet, a writing system used by the Mayans in pre-Columbian times. Valentini argues that the alphabet was not actually created by the Mayans, but rather was a fabrication by Spanish missionaries during the colonial period. He provides evidence to support his claim, including the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167188349
• ISBN13: 9781167188343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"