A scrupulously researched investigation of the mysterious massacre of Hopi Indians at Awat'ovi; and the event's echo through American history.The Hopi community of Awat’ovi existed peacefully on Arizona’s Antelope Mesa for generations until one bleak morning in the fall of 1700―raiders from nearby Hopi villages descended on Awat’ovi; slaughtering their neighboring men; women; and children. While little of the pueblo itself remains; five centuries of history lie beneath the low rises of sandstone masonry; and theories about the events of that night are as persistent as the desert winds. The easternmost town on Antelope Mesa; Awat’ovi was renowned for its martial strength; and had been the gateway to the entire Hopi landscape for centuries. Why did kinsmen target it for destruction?Drawing on oral traditions; archival accounts; and extensive archaeological research; James Brooks unravels the story and its significance. Mesa of Sorrows follows the pattern of an archaeological expedition; uncovering layer after layer of evidence and theories. Brooks questions their reliability and shows how interpretations were shaped by academic; religious and tribal politics. Piecing together three centuries of investigation; he offers insight into why some were spared―women; mostly; and taken captive―and others sacrificed. He weighs theories that the attack was in retribution for Awat’ovi having welcomed Franciscan missionaries or for the residents’ practice of sorcery; and argues that a perfect storm of internal and external crises revitalized an ancient cycle of ritual bloodshed and purification.A haunting account of a shocking massacre; Mesa of Sorrows is a probing exploration of how societies confront painful histories; and why communal violence still plagues us today. 38 illustrations
#124191 in Books Alexandra M Kollontai 1980-03-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.00 x 5.00l; .81 #File Name: 0393009742340 pagesISBN13: 9780393009743Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this is unfortunately perhaps one of the best collections one can hope for todayBy Jay DanielsIt's really a shame someone such as Alexandra Kollantai remains largely out of print; with many of her writings; in part or in whole; never having been translated out of the original Russian; this is unfortunately perhaps one of the best collections one can hope for today; and while it is definitely a worthwhile read; it leaves much to be desired; often only presenting bits and pieces of otherwise obscure articles and speeches0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. socialismBy CustomerA very good book indeed! There is a lot to learn from her and she definitely gives a great input on socialist feminism0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy romeo d. geronimo jr.very satisfactory!!
