Now Peru Is Mine: The Life and Times of a Campesino Activist

by Manuel Llamojha Mitma

Book Overview

Born in 1921, Manuel Llamojha Mitma became one of Peru's most creative and inspiring indigenous political activists. Now Peru Is Mine combines extensive oral history interviews with archival research to chronicle his struggles for indigenous land rights and political inclusion as well as his fight against anti-Indian racism. His compelling story--framed by Jaymie Patricia Heilman's historical contextualization--covers nearly eight decades,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822362384
• ISBN13: 9780822362388
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"