Morton, Shawn G., editorPeuramaki-Brown, Meaghan M., editorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2020-01-062020-01-062019https://hdl.handle.net/10217/199721Includes bibliographical references and index.Focuses on the conflicts of the Maya, providing a holistic history of hostilities, and comparing them to neighboring Mesoamerican villages. Explores varied stories of past conflicts through artifacts, texts, and images. Broadens the archaeological record for the "seeking" of conflict that has been largely untouched by previous scholars.--Provided by publisher.1. Disentangling Conflict in Maya and Mesoamerican Studies -- Part I: Conflict in the Maya World -- 2. The Lady of the Lake: The Virgin Mary and the Spanish Conquest of the Maya -- 3. Maya Warfare, Symbols, and Ritual Landscapes -- 4. Classic Maya Gods of Flint and Obsidian -- 5. Fire in the Land: Landscapes of War in Classic Maya Narratives -- 6. "When We Two Parted": Remaking the Ancient Maya Political Landscape of North-Central Belize -- 7. Reexamining the Role of Conflict in the Development of Puuc Maya Society -- Part II: Conflict in Broader Mesoamerica -- 8. Hearts and Torches: Possible Teotihuacan Military Entradas in North-Central and Western Mesoamerica -- 9. Mixtec Militarism: Weapons and Warfare in the Mixtec Codices -- 10. Classic Veracruz Military Organization -- Part III: Discussion -- 11. Organized Violence in Ancient Mesoamerica -- 12. "This Means War!".born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Mayas -- WarsMayas -- AntiquitiesIndians of Central America -- WarsIndians of Central America -- AntiquitiesTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.