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In this rich and dynamic work, David Carey Jr. provides a new perspective on contemporary Guatemalan history by allowing the indigenous peoples to speak for themselves. Combining the methodologies of anthropology and history, Carey uses both oral interviews and meticulous archival research to construct a history of the last 130 years in Guatemala from the perspective of present-day Mayan people. His research took place over five years, including intensive language study, four summers of fieldwork, and a year-long residence in Comalapa, during which he conducted most of the 414

Oral tradition --- Cakchikel philosophy. --- Cakchikel Indians --- Tradition, Oral --- Oral communication --- Folklore --- Oral history --- Philosophy, Cakchikel --- Philosophy, Guatemalan --- Cachiquel Indians --- Cakchiquel Indians --- Kacchiquel Indians --- Kaqchikel Indians --- Indians of Central America --- Quiché Indians --- Historiography. --- Ethnic identity. --- Guatemala --- Gvatemala --- Goatemala --- Republic of Guatemala --- República de Guatemala --- Central America (Federal Republic) --- Politics and government. --- Ethnic relations. --- History.