An international bestseller, Stolen Continents is a history of the Americas unlike any other. This fascinating volume chronicles the conquest and survival of five great American cultures--in their own words. Ronald Wright gives voice to the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, and Iroquois, quoting their authentic speech and writing and illuminating their unique views of history. Through their eloquent words, we relive their strange, tragic experiences. Covering the five hundred years since Europeans first set foot in the New ...
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An international bestseller, Stolen Continents is a history of the Americas unlike any other. This fascinating volume chronicles the conquest and survival of five great American cultures--in their own words. Ronald Wright gives voice to the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, and Iroquois, quoting their authentic speech and writing and illuminating their unique views of history. Through their eloquent words, we relive their strange, tragic experiences. Covering the five hundred years since Europeans first set foot in the New World, Wright weaves together contemporary accounts with his own incisive historical narrative to create an indispensable record, one that is powerful, vivid, and accurate.
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Near Fine. Small corner wrinkle, else about like new.; Story of the discovery and conquest of the Americas from the Indians' own records. Plague, invasion and death. Follows Aztecs, Mayans, Incans, Cerokees and Iroquois through five centuries.; 8vo; 424 pages.
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Good. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Published in Canada. No extraneous markings. All pages are intact and binding is strong. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
