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History of the Caribbean
Explores the history, context, and consequences of the major changes that marked the Caribbean between Columbus' initial landing and the Great Depression. This book investigates indigenous commercial ventures and institutions, the rise of the plantation economy in the 16th century, and the impact of slavery.
Mexico in a Nutshell
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A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics
In 'A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics', Daniel G. Brinton provides a comprehensive overview of Mayan hieroglyphics, exploring the intricate symbols used by this ancient civilization. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of Mayan writing, offering readers a deep insight into the communication methods of the Mayan people. Brinton's meticulous attention to detail and scholarly approach make this primer a valuable resource for anyone interested in Mayan culture and language. Daniel G. Brinton, a renowned scholar of Mesoamerican studies, dedicated his career to studying the languages and cultures of indigenous peoples. His expertise in Mayan hieroglyphics shines through in this book, showcasing his passion for preserving and understanding ancient writing systems. Brinton's knowledge and dedication to his field make him a trusted authority on Mayan civilization. I highly recommend 'A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics' to readers fascinated by ancient civilizations and languages. Brinton's expertise and clear explanations make this primer accessible and engaging for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
The Caste War of Yucatán
This is the classic account of one of the most dramatic episodes in Mexican history--the revolt of the Maya Indians of Yucatán against their white and mestizo oppressors that began in 1847. Within a year, the Maya rebels had almost succeeded in driving their oppressors from the peninsula; by 1855, when the major battles ended, the war had killed or put to flight almost half of the population of Yucatán. A new religion built around a Speaking Cross supported their independence for over fifty years, and that religion survived the eventual Maya defeat and continues today. This revised edition is based on further research in the archives and in the field, and draws on the research by a new gen...
A History of Women in the West
Discusses the legal, social, and religious position of women in the Greco-Roman world, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and modern era.
Mayan Journeys
"Yucatán, an impoverished state in southern Mexico, has recently emerged as a significant source of US-bound migrants. Why did this state's indigenous population wait so long to enter the migration stream, and how do their experiences differ from those of earlier more traditional migrants? Mayan Journeys explores how internal migration to southern Mexico's tourist resorts serves as a springboard for international migration and how the new migrants navigate enhanced obstacles at the US-Mexico border and enter the US labor force. Drawing on an extensive 2006 survey of migrants and potential migrants in Tunkás, Yucatán, and its satellite communities in Southern California, the authors provide new evidence of the failure of US border enforcement to deter undocumented migration from Mexico"--Publisher's description.
Maya Diaspora
Maya people have lived for thousands of years in the mountains and forests of Guatemala, but they lost control of their land, becoming serfs and refugees, when the Spanish invaded in the sixteenth century. Under the Spanish and the Guatemalan non-Indian elites, they suffered enforced poverty as a resident source of cheap labor for non-Maya projects, particularly agriculture production. Following the CIA-induced coup that toppled Guatemala's elected government in 1954, their misery was exacerbated by government accommodation to United States "interests," which promoted crops for export and reinforced the need for cheap and passive labor. This widespread poverty was endemic throughout northwes...
Stories in Red and Black
The Aztecs and Mixtecs of ancient Mexico recorded their histories pictorially in images painted on hide, paper, and cloth. The tradition of painting history continued even after the Spanish Conquest, as the Spaniards accepted the pictorial histories as valid records of the past. Five Pre-Columbian and some 150 early colonial painted histories survive today. This copiously illustrated book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the Mexican painted history as an intellectual, documentary, and pictorial genre. Elizabeth Hill Boone explores how the Mexican historians conceptualized and painted their past and introduces the major pictorial records: the Aztec annals and cartographic histories ...
