The Social History of Belize is marked by conflict, between the British soldiers and the Maya, masters and slaves, capitalists and workers, the colonial administration and the Belizean people. Belize shares many features with other parts of the Caribbean and Central America, including a long history of colonialism and slavery, a dependant economy in which the ownership of land is highly concentrated, and a population which is largely poor. In this collection of essays, written over a period of several years, Professor Bolland focuses on some of the most important topics in the history of the people of Belize, during three centuries of colonialism. The sociological perspective of this highly qualified scholar illuminates the historical origins and colonial legacies of present day Belize, both for their distinctiveness and for what they share with other parts of the region. This revised collection of essays, in the words of Professor Verene Shepherd, will now take its place on the shelves of scholars of Caribbean history.

Colonialism and Resistance in Belize, Essays in Historical Sociology

O.Nigel Bolland

Cubola

From its explosive beginning as a volcanic island in a prehistoric sea, Belize has evolved into a country of great diversity and abundance. A Geography of Belize, The Land and its People explores the development of this land and its people through a lively text, diagrams, and fascinating photographs and drawings. It also takes you to the lands of our neighbors in the Caribbean and Central America for a complete picture of our place in the world.   	With a wide range of materials never before gathered in one text, A Geography of Belize brings us closer to understanding the nation of Belize, and reveals the undeniable links between our natural world and the people who live in it.     Editorial Consultants: Sydney Campbell, Janet Gibson, Marla Holder, Robert Leslie, Byron Rempel, Frank Panton, Carmita Ruiz, Charles Wright.

A Geography of Belize, The land and its people

Explorer Series

Reference

Maya Cities and Sacred Caves: A Guide to the Maya Sites of Belize, is a beautifully illustrated book that will appeal to students, visitors and anyone interested in learning about the wonders and achievements of ancient maya civilization. This introduction to the history and culture of the maya and their predecessors presents a fascinating overview of how climatic events, trade and warfare influenced these early peoples. The book also contains a descriptive chronology of Mesoamerica from Paleo-Indian times to the aftermath of the Spanish conquest. The up-to-date descriptions of Belize's archaeological sites serve as an excellent guide to the ancient cities and sacred caves of the eastern Maya lowlands.

Maya Cities and Sacred Caves

History

Jaime Awe

Ancient Civilizations

The Garifuna are a true Caribbean people-originating over 500 years ago, when the aboriginal inhabitants of the island of St. Vincent intermarried with African slaves, together resisting slavery and fighting fiercly against the conversion of their lands into slave plantations. British and French colonists vied to control the island and eventually deported the Garifuna to Central America, where the survivors formed communities along the Caribbean coast. Today, their vibrant culture has not only survived but is known worldwide through its music and dance. The Garifuna: A Nation Across Borders, Essays in Social Anthropology, is an impressive collection with an inspiring foreword by renowned social historian Nigel Bolland. The book is divided into two parts- the historical and the contemporary, covering topics on oral history, relations between the French and the Garifuna in St. Vincent, local government, spirituality, gender, cultural identity, aesthetics, and the background leading to UNESCO's 2001 Proclamation of Garifuna language, dance and music as a masterpiece of the oral and intagible heritage of humanity. The range of topics and authors presented in this volume complements and reaffirms the transboundary nature of the Garifuna people.

The Garifuna, A nation across borders: Essays in Social Anthropology

Joseph O. Palacio

Africa

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Colonialism and Resistance in Belize, Essays in Historical Sociology

A Geography of Belize, The land and its people

Maya Cities and Sacred Caves

The Garifuna, A nation across borders: Essays in Social Anthropology