Lepore, Jill
The Name of War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375702624
- author:
- Lepore, Jill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 2.03 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
King Philip's War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history, with massacres and outrages on both sides that left deep scars. Jill Lepore explores how this war, fought between colonists and Indigenous peoples in 1675, had a lasting impact on the boundaries between cultures. The war's legacy is complex and multifaceted, with its effects still felt today. Lepore argues that the way we remember past events can be just as significant as the events themselves, shaping our understanding of history and its ongoing relevance. This book offers a nuanced examination of King Philip's War and its enduring influence on American identity.
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