Judith Nies
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY:,A CHRONOLOGICAL ACCOUNT OF ITS PLACE ON THE WORLD STAGE.,Native American History is a breakthrough reference guide, the first book of its kind to recognize and explore the rich, unfolding experiences of the indigenous American peoples as they evolved against a global backdrop. This fascinating historical narrative, presented in an illuminating and thought-provoking time-line format, sheds light on such events as:,* The construction of pyramids--not only on the banks of the Nile but also on the banks of the Mississippi ,* The development of agriculture in both Mesopotamia and Mexico,* The European discovery of a continent already inhabited by some 50 million people ,* The Native American influence on the ideas of the European Renaissance,* The unacknowledged advancements in science and medicine created by the civilizations of the new world,* Western Expansion and its impact on Native American land and traditions,* The key contributions Native Americans brought to the Allied victory of World War II, And much more!,This invaluable history takes an important first step toward a true understanding of the depth, breadth, and scope of a long-neglected aspect of our heritage.
History,Nonfiction,Native Americans,Literature,American
Native American History