Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southeast

Though they speak several different languages and organize themselves into many distinct tribes, the Native American peoples of the Southeast share a complex ancient culture and a tumultuous history. This volume examines and synthesizes their history through each of its integral phases: the complex and elaborate societies that emerged and flourished in the Pre-Columbian period; the triple curse of disease, economic dependency, and political instability brought by the European invasion; the role of Native Americans in the inter-colonial struggles for control of the region; the removal of the "Five Civilized Tribes" to Oklahoma; the challenges and adaptations of the post-removal period; and the creativity and persistence of those who remained in the Southeast.

Summary

Examining and synthesizing the history of the Native American peoples of the Southeast, this text focuses on integral phases, from the Pre-Columbian period to the removal of the "Five Civilized Tribes" and beyond, to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Green, Michael D. Green, Theda Perdue, Theda Green Perdue, Perdue Theda
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.11.2001
• EAN: 9780231115704
• ISBN: 978-0-231-11570-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: The Columbia Guides to American Indian History and Culture; Columbia Guides to American Indian History and Culture S.; Columbia Guides to American In; The Columbia Guides to American Indian History and Culture; Columbia Guides to American In
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; History: specific events & topics, Indigenous Peoples, History: specific events and topics, History of the Americas, Relating to Native American people, Southeastern & South Atlantic States, US South: South Atlantic States, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Native American Studies, HISTORY / Indigenous / General