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Native Nations
A Millennium in North America
Book • 2024
In this comprehensive history, Kathleen DuVal reframes North American history by centering Indigenous power and sovereignty.
The book spans a millennium, from the rise of ancient cities to the present day, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Native nations.
DuVal challenges traditional narratives by showing that Native Americans were empowered agents who managed complex political, social, and economic matters, often outmatching their European counterparts.
The book covers various Native nations, such as the Mohawks, Quapaws, Shawnees, and Cherokees, and their interactions with European colonizers, emphasizing their continued influence and sovereignty despite historical challenges.
The book spans a millennium, from the rise of ancient cities to the present day, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Native nations.
DuVal challenges traditional narratives by showing that Native Americans were empowered agents who managed complex political, social, and economic matters, often outmatching their European counterparts.
The book covers various Native nations, such as the Mohawks, Quapaws, Shawnees, and Cherokees, and their interactions with European colonizers, emphasizing their continued influence and sovereignty despite historical challenges.
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William Dalrymple as a book that rewrites the history of America from a different perspective.
William Dalrymple as a book that rewrites the history of America from a different perspective.
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