Facing East from Indian Country: A Native History of Early America
2001·336 pages
A Native-centered history of early America, challenging Eurocentric narratives with indigenous perspectives.
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A Native-centered history of early America, challenging Eurocentric narratives with indigenous perspectives.
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"In the beginning, North America was Indian country. But only in the beginning. After the opening act of the great national drama, Native Americans yielded to the westward rush of European settlers." "Or so the story usually goes. Yet, for three centuries after Columbus, Native people controlled most of eastern North America and profoundly shaped its destiny. In Facing East from Indian Country, Daniel K. Richter keeps Native people center-stage throughout the story of the origins of the United S...
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References to colonial-era conflicts and displacement without graphic detail
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Discusses Native spiritual traditions, conversion narratives, and Christian missions
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Centers Native perspectives to critique traditional Eurocentric colonial narratives
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Examines colonization impacts including disease, warfare, and Native marginalization
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