The Complete Idiot S Guide To Native American History

Author : Walter C. Fleming
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0028644697

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History by Walter C. Fleming Pdf

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.

Author : Fleming
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0028644484

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History by Fleming Pdf

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0028638506

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod Pdf

This guide will give you an overview of American history from early, Native American history to modern times. It covers the milestones of the country's history, provides biographical sketches of the most important figures of each era, gives a chronologies of the nation's leaders, and defines key historical terms.

Author : Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101060285

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated by Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix Pdf

History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures

Author : Mike Flanagan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0028629450

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Old West by Mike Flanagan Pdf

Little known lore about pioneers, easy to understand explanations of land agreements, fascinating adventures of Native Americans, and photos the people of the ole West.

Author : D. H. Figueredo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0028643607

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Latino History and Culture by D. H. Figueredo Pdf

Offers an overview of Latin American history, politics, education, work, and entertainment, including Latin American dance styles, recipes, and well-known personalities.

Author : Alan Axelrod, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101057582

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History, 5th Edition by Alan Axelrod, PhD Pdf

The compact history of a giant country. American history is one of those subjects that students frequently labor over and can seem like a random collection of names, dates, and events. Understood as a collective biography and free of the cheerleading found in many text books, the fully updated fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History explains the changing tides in America's most pivotal periods. ? From a seasoned author and researcher ? The most current and comprehensive series title on American history ? Heightened interest right now in the question of how America got where we are - a question that can only be answered by an understanding of history

Author : Timothy Hall, M.A.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101559598

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to World History, 2nd Edition by Timothy Hall, M.A. Pdf

Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years

Author : Dorothy Lippert,Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118051696

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Native American History For Dummies by Dorothy Lippert,Stephen J. Spignesi Pdf

Call them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations — a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. Native American History For Dummies reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow. This straightforward guide breaks down their ten-thousand-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent. You'll gain fresh insight into the major tribal nations, their cultures and traditions, warfare and famous battles; and the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull and Sacagawea. You'll discover: How and when the Native American's ancestors reached the continent How tribes formed and where they migrated What North America was like before 1492 How Native peoples maximized their environment Pre-Columbian farmers, fishermen, hunters, and traders The impact of Spain and France on the New World Great Warriors from Tecumseh to Geronimo How Native American cultures differed across the continent Native American religions and religious practices The stunning impact of disease on American Indian populations Modern movements to reclaim Native identity Great museums, books, and films about Native Americans Packed with fascinating facts about functional and ceremonial clothing, homes and shelters, boatbuilding, hunting, agriculture, mythology, intertribal relations, and more, Native American History For Dummies provides a dazzling and informative introduction to North America's first inhabitants.

Author : Judith Nies
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1996-12-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780345393500

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Native American History by Judith Nies Pdf

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.

Author : Yvonne Wakim Dennis,Arlene Hirschfelder,Shannon Rothenberger Flynn
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781578596089

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Native American Almanac by Yvonne Wakim Dennis,Arlene Hirschfelder,Shannon Rothenberger Flynn Pdf

From ancient rock drawings to today’s urban living, the Native American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations’ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each area’s Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the Native American Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture.

Author : Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1592577644

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology by Evans Lansing Smith,Nathan Robert Brown Pdf

The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.

Author : Nathan Barber
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101558560

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History, 2nd Edition by Nathan Barber Pdf

• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students

Author : David King
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756652487

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First People by David King Pdf

First People tells the story of American Indians—from their arrival on the continent 10,000 years ago to their search for identity in the modern world. Avoiding standard clichés and easy generalizations, the book presents each tribe as an individual, evolving culture, with its own history, artwork, and traditions. With a wealth of modern and historic images, innovative page layouts, and compelling first-person accounts, this is an eye-opening look at the richness and variety of North American tribes, and a moving account of the European conquest.

Author : Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216046288

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American Indians at Risk [2 volumes] by Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D. Pdf

This essential reference work enables a deeper understanding of contemporary challenges in the lives of American Indians and Alaskan Natives today, carefully reviewing their unique problems and proposing potential solutions. American Indians face problems in their lives on a daily basis that most other Americans never contend with, and their challenges—which in some cases are similar to those of other minority groups in the United States—are still qualitatively unique. American Indians at Risk gives readers a broad overview of what life in Indian country is like, addressing specific contemporary social issues such as alcoholism, unemployment, and suicide. The author goes beyond detailed descriptions of the problems of American Indians to also present solutions, some of which have been effective in addressing these challenges. Each chapter includes a "Further Investigations" section that presents helpful ideas for additional research.