Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Mirrors of a disaster Mirrors of a disaster Gérard Chaliand "Fast-paced, dramatic account of the conquests of Mexico and Peru is intended for general readership. Also includes some discussion of recent historiographical issues and lengthy quotations from publ… OL1700916W
Guatemala Guatemala Trish O'Kane Guatemala is the most "Indian" of central American nations, and Mayan culture permeates many aspects of language, dress and artistic expression. "Guatemala in Focus" is an authoritative and up-to-dat… OL1916883W
A beauty that hurts A beauty that hurts W. George Lovell "Personal testimonial of the impact of the 1954-96 Guatemalan civil war, written by an historical geographer with years of research experience in the country. Beautifully written book focuses on the … OL3387142W
Guatemala's Folk Saints Guatemala's Folk Saints Jim Pieper "This book tells the story of two ancient "folk saints" of Guatemala: San Simon (called Maximon when addressed in native dialect) and the skeletal El Rey Pascual. These powerful icons are both unique… OL8507573W