Hämäläinen, Pekka

Indigenous Continent: The Epic Contest for North America

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ISBN 13:
9781631496998
author:
Hämäläinen, Pekka
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Liveright Publishing Corporation
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16.3 x 4.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Native American, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£31.87

Description

The story of America's past has long been shaped by myth and distortion. Pekka Hämäläinen presents a sweeping counternarrative that challenges our understanding of American history, shifting the focus away from well-known episodes like Jamestown and Plymouth Rock. In this compelling narrative, Indigenous peoples are portrayed as dominant forces on the continent for centuries after European arrivals. From the Iroquois in the Northeast to the Comanches on the Plains, Native nations frequently clashed with white newcomers in battle. Despite the growing power of colonists, Indigenous peoples flourished due to sophisticated diplomacy and leadership structures. By 1776, various colonial powers had claimed nearly all of the continent, but Indigenous peoples still controlled much of it. Hämäläinen's work reveals a complex and nuanced history that challenges our assumptions about the past, providing a fresh perspective on the story of North America.

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