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Book Synopsis: John Marshall's landmark 1823 decision in Johnson v. M'Intosh gave the European sovereigns who "discovered" North America rights to the land, converting Native Americans in one stroke into mere tenants. In 1991, while investigating the historical origins of this highly controversial decision, Lindsay Robertson made a startling find in the basement of a Pennsylvania furniture-maker--the complete corporate records of the Illinois and Wabash Land Companies, the plaintiffs in the case. Drawing on these records, Conquest by Law provides, for the first time, a complete and troubling account of collusion, detailing how a spurious claim gave rise to a doctrine--intended to be of limited application--which led to the massive displacement of Native Americans and the creation of a law that governs indigenous people to this day.
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Discover the untold story that shaped the course of history with Conquest by Law: How the Discovery of America Dispossessed Indigenous Peoples of Their Lands. This groundbreaking book by Lindsay Robertson uncovers the shocking truth behind John Marshall's landmark decision, revealing the hidden collusion and corruption that forever changed the lives of Native Americans.
In a stroke of a pen, Native Americans were stripped of their ancestral lands, reduced to mere tenants on land their ancestors had inhabited for centuries. Through meticulous research and unprecedented access to the complete records of the Illinois and Wabash Land Companies, Robertson provides a comprehensive and disturbing account of how a false claim gave rise to a doctrine that still governs indigenous people today.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the roots of inequality and the enduring struggles faced by Native Americans, this book is a must-read. Robertson's powerful narrative uncovers the injustices done to indigenous peoples and challenges us to confront the dark legacy of our nation's past. By shedding light on this forgotten history, Conquest by Law empowers us to create a more just and inclusive future.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into America's past. Order your copy of Conquest by Law today and discover the hidden truths that have shaped the world we live in. Order Now.
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