"Maya Wars" is the first collection of documents devoted
entirely to the nineteenth-century Yucatec Mayas. This compilation
includes writings by priests, missionaries, Hispanic officials and
military officers, foreign travelers and explorers, and the Mayas
themselves. It follows the Mayas through the early national
republic, the upheavals of the mid-century Caste War (1847-1901),
the short-lived period of French Imperialism (1864-1867), and the
repressive monoculture of the century's last two decades.
Providing an unparalleled window into the daily lives of the
rural Mayas, the book covers social organization, religion, family
life, agriculture, recreation, military readiness, and medicinal
beliefs and practices. In addition, rare captivity narratives offer
insight into the experiences of prisoners of war held by Caste War
rebels.
Terry Rugeley's concise introductions to the documents and
helpful notes place this material in historical and cultural
context, and his clear translations of the Spanish and Maya
documents into English make them easily readable.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2001 |
First published: |
December 2001 |
Authors: |
Terry Rugeley
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-3355-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-8061-3355-4 |
Barcode: |
9780806133553 |
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