The Second Edition of Religions of Mesoamerica comes at a turning point in the study of the Americas and the religious and cultural histories of the New World. To that end; esteemed scholar DavÃd Carrasco integrates past and current research; developments; and excavations to vividly synthesize the history of Mesoamerican cultures their religious forms; ceremonial centers; complex social structures; view of time and space; myths; and rituals. Carrasco's deep yet concise overview takes readers on an absorbing journey where they experience the dynamics and complexities of Aztec and Maya cultures; the Spanish conquest; and cultural combinations of European and indigenous ideas and practices. He skillfully demonstrates how the religious imagination was and continues to be crucial to the survival and creativity of Mesoamerica and its Chicano/a descendants.
#99348 in Books Gallery Books 2014-09-30 2014-09-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.13 x .70 x 7.37l; .0 #File Name: 1476731500256 pagesGallery Books
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five Days In NovemberBy Bill Gordon JrExcellent book from someone who was actually there; and had to live through the horror and sorrow of that weekend first hand. He tells the story not just as the professional that he was and still is; but also as one who's humanity and feelings show through; in the book. I can not begin to imagine how bad it was for him from the last shot; through the rest of the weekend trying to both protect an comfort Jackie the kids afterwords. But yet he does so with dignity and grace matched only by Jackie herself. Great book; I recommend it to all.27 of 29 people found the following review helpful. I rememberBy Mimi RiggA very revealing and intimate details about the end of American innocence and Camelot. I have always wondered how the men on the presidential detail on November 22; 1963 dealt with the tragedy. Knowing that they reacted as Mr. Hill did; with stoic public emotions; and heartbreaking private emotions. The second half of the book; dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy; especially regarding the kids; had me reaching for the tissues. Thank you; Mr. Hill; I know how hard the details were for you to remember but know your book will help others reach some closure regarding that terrible time.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent readBy DobeLvrThis book was excellent. Well written; riveting. So many details of the five days that only a witness could report. Mr. Hill was an eye witness to a major tragedy in our history. Telling this story must have been excruciating for the secret service agent; but his telling gives us insight into the Kennedy admin; Mrs. Kennedy; and the time in history that changed America.
