A sympathetic and incisive look at American Indian and Euro-American relations from the 16th century to the present, this book focuses on how such relations have shaped the Indians' political identity and tactics in their ongoing struggle for power. Cornell shows how, in the early days of colonisation, Indians were able to maintain their nationhood by playing off the competing European powers; and how the American Revolution and westward expansion caused native Americans to lose not only their economic independence, but ...
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A sympathetic and incisive look at American Indian and Euro-American relations from the 16th century to the present, this book focuses on how such relations have shaped the Indians' political identity and tactics in their ongoing struggle for power. Cornell shows how, in the early days of colonisation, Indians were able to maintain their nationhood by playing off the competing European powers; and how the American Revolution and westward expansion caused native Americans to lose not only their economic independence, but also their social cohesion, land, and ultimately their cultural identity. The final part of the book recounts the slow, steady reemergence of American Indian political power and identity, evidenced by militant political activism in the 1960s and early 1970's. Readership: sociologists and political scientists interested in problems of racial minorities; students of American social and political history.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0195037723.
