Mann, Charles C.
1491: The Americas before Columbus: The Americas Before Columbus
- ISBN 13:
- 9781862078765
- author:
- Mann, Charles C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- American history: pre-Columbian period, BCE to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Charles Mann's 1491 offers a fresh perspective on American history, challenging long-held views on Native American life before Columbus. By examining trade, technological advancement and diversity amongst the Indians, Mann provides a nuanced understanding of this pivotal period. This revised view of pre-Columbian America is based on recent scholarship that has questioned traditional narratives. Mann's work sheds new light on the complexities of Indian societies, revealing a rich cultural heritage that was often overlooked or misunderstood. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Mann brings to life the history of the Americas before Columbus, providing a compelling account of this fascinating period in American history.
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