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Book Synopsis: John Phillip Reid is widely known for his groundbreaking work in American legal history. A Law of Blood, first published in the early 1970s, led the way in an additional newly emerging academic field: American Indian history. As the field has flourished, this book has remained an authoritative text. Indeed, Gordon Morris Bakken writes in the foreword to this edition that Reid's original study "shaped scholarship and inquiry for decades."
Forging the research methods that fellow historians would soon adopt, Reid carefully examines the organization and rules of Cherokee clans and towns. Investigating the role of women in Cherokee society, for example, he found that married Cherokee women had more legal authority than their counterparts in Anglo-American society. In particular, Reid explores the Cherokees' revolutionary attitudes toward government and the unique relationship between the members of the tribe and their law. Before the first European contact, the Cherokee Nation had already developed a functioning government, and by the early nineteenth century, the first Cherokee constitution had been enacted.
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Discover the groundbreaking work that shaped American legal history with A Law of Blood: The Primitive Law of the Cherokee Nation. Authored by the esteemed John Phillip Reid, this authoritative text delves into the vibrant world of American Indian history. Reid's meticulous research methods have paved the way for fellow historians in this emerging academic field, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the fascinating history of the Cherokee Nation.
Uncover the untold stories of Cherokee clans and towns as Reid provides a comprehensive analysis of their organization and rules. Dive deep into the remarkable role of Cherokee women, who possessed greater legal authority compared to their counterparts in Anglo-American society. Reid's captivating exploration also sheds light on the Cherokees' revolutionary attitudes towards government and their exceptional relationship with their own law.
Experience a riveting journey through the early centuries as you witness the development of a fully functional government in the Cherokee Nation even before the European contact. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the times as Reid reveals the enactment of the first Cherokee constitution in the early nineteenth century. A Law of Blood stands testament to the resilience, wisdom, and remarkable achievements of the Cherokee people.
Don't miss out on this definitive work that has shaped scholarship and inquiry for decades. Grab your copy of A Law of Blood: The Primitive Law of the Cherokee Nation today and embark on a transformative journey into the captivating history of the Cherokee people.
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