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 E[...]

In January 1994, the Zapatistas seized towns in Chiapas, Mexico, calling for broad democratic changes. The writings of Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos, who emerged as the group's eloquent spokesman, are collected here. This edition features new pieces and new commentary by the editor.[...]