Though they speak several different languages and organize themselves into many distinct tribes, the Native American peoples of the Soucheast 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.
Product code: 9780231115704
| ISBN |
9780231115704 |
| No. Of Pages |
320 |
| On Sale Date |
14/11/2001 |
| Publisher |
Columbia University Press |
| Series |
The Columbia Guides to American Indian History and Culture |