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An Indigenous Peoples' History Of The United States (Revisioning History)
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New York Times Bestsellernow Part Of The Hbo Docuseries Exterminate All The Brutes, Written And Directed By Raoul Peckrecipient Of The American Book Awardthe First History Of The United States Told From The Perspective Of Indigenous Peoplestoday In The United States, There Are More Than Five Hundred Federally Recognized Indigenous Nations Comprising Nearly Three Million People, Descendants Of The Fifteen Million Native People Who Once Inhabited This Land. The Centurieslong Genocidal Program Of The Us Settlercolonial Regimen Has Largely Been Omitted From History. Now, For The First Time, Acclaimed Historian And Activist Roxanne Dunbarortizoffers A History Of The United States Told From The Perspective Of Indigenous Peoples And Reveals How Native Americans, For Centuries, Actively Resisted Expansion Of The Us Empire.With Growing Support For Movements Such As The Campaign To Abolish Columbus Day And Replace It With Indigenous Peoples Day And The Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Led By The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, An Indigenous Peoples History Of The United States Is An Essential Resource Providing Historical Threads That Are Crucial For Understanding The Present. In An Indigenous Peoples History Of The United States, Dunbarortiz Adroitly Challenges The Founding Myth Of The United States And Shows How Policy Against The Indigenous Peoples Was Colonialist And Designed To Seize The Territories Of The Original Inhabitants, Displacing Or Eliminating Them. And As Dunbarortiz Reveals, This Policy Was Praised In Popular Culture, Through Writers Like James Fenimore Cooper And Walt Whitman, And In The Highest Offices Of Government And The Military. Shockingly, As The Genocidal Policy Reached Its Zenith Under President Andrew Jackson, Its Ruthlessness Was Best Articulated By Us Army General Thomas S. Jesup, Who, In 1836, Wrote Of The Seminoles: The Country Can Be Rid Of Them Only By Exterminating Them.Spanning More Than Four Hundred Years, This Classic Bottomup Peoples History Radically Reframes Us History And Explodes The Silences That Have Haunted Our National Narrative.An Indigenous Peoples' History Of The United States Is A 2015 Pen Oaklandjosephine Miles Award For Excellence In Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States' about? A: 'An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States' offers a perspective on U.S. history from the viewpoint of Indigenous peoples, highlighting their experiences and resistance against colonialism throughout the centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, an acclaimed historian and activist recognized for her work in Indigenous studies.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in contemporary discussions? A: This book is significant as it provides a critical examination of U.S. history, addressing the impact of colonialism on Indigenous nations, which is increasingly relevant in today's social and political climate.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 312 pages, making it a comprehensive read on the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States' published? A: The book was published on August 11, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes as it is well-researched and offers a detailed analysis of historical events from a perspective often overlooked in traditional histories.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book a bestseller? A: Yes, 'An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States' is a New York Times Bestseller, indicating its popularity and significance.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book is a recipient of the American Book Award and the PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Excellence in Literature.
- Q: Does this book discuss modern Indigenous movements? A: Yes, the book discusses modern Indigenous movements and provides context for contemporary issues such as the Dakota Access Pipeline protest and the campaign to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.