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Unfinished Conquest Victor Perera

Unfinished Conquest By Victor Perera

Unfinished Conquest by Victor Perera


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Summary

Spanning the years of civil war in Guatemala, this book portrays an embattled country facing the third cycle of a conquest that began when the conquistadors arrived in the 16th century. As personal narrative weaves with reportage, it text presents the victims, champions and villains of the society.

Unfinished Conquest Summary

Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy by Victor Perera

Spanning the years of civil war in Guatemala, Unfinished Conquest portrays an embattled country facing the third cycle of a conquest that began when the conquistadors arrived in the sixteenth century. As personal narrative weaves with reportage and oral testimony, we meet the victims, champions, and villains of a society torn apart by violence and injustice.

Unfinished Conquest Reviews

"By telling the stories of real people, Mayas who cling to their traditional gods, their communal ways and their brilliant woven clothing, Perera has selected the most effective means of conveying the astonishing resilience of Mayan culture.--Linda Robinson, "New York Times Book Review

About Victor Perera

Victor Perera (1934-2003) was novelist and writer whose books include Rites: A Guatemalan Boyhood (1985) and The Last Lords of Palenque (California, 1986).

Additional information

GOR009424435
9780520203495
0520203496
Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy by Victor Perera
Used - Very Good
Paperback
University of California Press
1995-11-14
297
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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