Peasants in Arms : War and Peace in the Mountains of Nicaragua, 1979-1994.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (346 pages)
- Research in International Studies, Latin America Series ; v.30 .
- Research in International Studies, Latin America Series .
Intro -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- List of Tables -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Agricultural Frontier -- Chapter 3 The Sandinista Revolution -- Chapter 4 Rise of the MILPAs -- Chapter 5 Retreat of the Revolution -- Chapter 6 Peasants in Arms -- Chapter 7 Life in the War Zone -- Chapter 8 Sandinistas Regain Ground -- Chapter 9 Rural Instability Continues -- Chapter 10 Conclusion -- Appendix A: Methodology -- Appendix B: Interview Guide -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Drawing on testimonies from contra collaborators and ex-combatants, as well as pro-Sandinista peasants, this book presents a dynamic account of the growing divisions between peasants from the area of Quilalí who took up arms in defense of revolutionary programs and ideals such as land reform and equality and those who opposed the FSLN.Peasants.