Questions & Swords: Folktales Of The Zapatista Revolution [Spanish]

by Subcomandante Marcos

Once again sharing the wisdom of Old Man Antonio and his Mayan heritage, Subcomandante Marcos tells two folktales from the Zapatista rebellion against the Mexican Government.

The Story of the Sword is an ancient parable that demonstrates how the indigenous peoples of Mexico can finally defeat the European invader. The tree, for instance, tried to fight the sword, but was defeated. The stone likewise tried to fight the sword, but was defeated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 0938317539
• ISBN13: 9780938317531
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 8.0"

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