The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)

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Book Synopsis: A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America • Finalist for the 2023 National Book Award in Nonfiction • A National Bestseller “Eloquent and comprehensive. . . . In the book’s sweeping synthesis, standard flashpoints of U.S. history take on new meaning.”—Kathleen DuVal, Wall Street Journal “In accounts of American history, Indigenous peoples are often treated as largely incidental—either obstacles to be overcome or part of a narrative separate from the arc of nation-building. Blackhawk . . . [shows] that Native communities have, instead, been inseparable from the American story all along.”—Washington Post Book World, “Books to Read in 2023”

The most enduring feature of U.S. history is the presence of Native Americans, yet most histories focus on Europeans and their descendants. This long practice of ignoring Indigenous history is changing, however, with a new generation of scholars insists that any full American history address the struggle, survival, and resurgence of American Indian nations. Indigenous history is essential to understanding the evolution of modern America.

Ned Blackhawk interweaves five centuries of Native and non-Native histories, from Spanish colonial exploration to the rise of Native American self-determination in the late twentieth century. In this transformative synthesis he shows that

European colonization in the 1600s was never a predetermined success;
Native nations helped shape England’s crisis of empire;
the first shots of the American Revolution were prompted by Indian affairs in the interior;
California Indians targeted by federally funded militias were among the first casualties of the Civil War;
the Union victory forever recalibrated Native communities across the West;
twentieth-century reservation activists refashioned American law and policy.

Blackhawk’s retelling of U.S. history acknowledges the enduring power, agency, and survival of Indigenous peoples, yielding a truer account of the United States and revealing anew the varied meanings of America.

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Discover the untold story of America with "The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History," a groundbreaking book that revolutionizes the way we understand the evolution of modern America. Delve into the rich and often overlooked history of Native Americans, an essential part of the American story that has long been neglected. This National Bestseller is a finalist for the prestigious 2023 National Book Award in Nonfiction, offering an eloquent and comprehensive account of the nation's past.

In this sweeping synthesis, author Ned Blackhawk sheds light on the pivotal role Indigenous peoples played in shaping the destiny of the United States. Don't settle for a fragmented version of history that only focuses on Europeans. Experience a new narrative that recognizes the profound influence of Native communities, marking a significant departure from traditional accounts of American history.

Indigenous history is integral to understanding the true fabric of America. Blackhawk masterfully weaves together five centuries of Native and non‑Native histories, immersing readers in a compelling narrative that spans from Spanish colonial exploration to the era of Native American self-determination in the late twentieth century. Explore how Native nations influenced England's empire, sparked the first shots of the American Revolution, and left an indelible impact on the outcome of the Civil War.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of America's past. From coastal settlements to the expanses of the Wild West, Blackhawk reveals how twentieth-century reservation activists reshaped American law and policy. By acknowledging the power, agency, and survival of Indigenous peoples, "The Rediscovery of America" presents a truer and more nuanced account of the United States, unveiling the diverse meanings that America holds.

Experience the book that is reshaping the discourse on American history. Order your copy today and rediscover the heritage and contributions of Native Americans. Expand your knowledge, challenge conventional narratives, and embark on a journey that will forever change your understanding of the land you call home. Order now and begin your exploration of the rich tapestry of America's past.

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