A great survey of Cuban history from Pre-Columbian times all the way to the Revolution by one of the preeminent Cuba scholars of our time. Well writteA great survey of Cuban history from Pre-Columbian times all the way to the Revolution by one of the preeminent Cuba scholars of our time. Well written and balanced in its analysis, it is an excellent academic introduction to the study of Cuban history. The author's summary island's past is the result of decades of archival research and its author shows himself to be very aware of historiography produced both in and outside of Cuba. If Gott's book is an introduction for non-historians who want to have a basic understanding of Cuba, Pérez is the introduction for academics who want to lay the groundwork for further study....more
This is an excellent introductory text on the prehistory of a diverse region that spans from Cape Mendocino, California to the Alaskan Panhandle and iThis is an excellent introductory text on the prehistory of a diverse region that spans from Cape Mendocino, California to the Alaskan Panhandle and includes at least 12,000 years of native use. Well written, interesting and in-depth, this text will be well received by both the interested lay audience and serious students of American archaeology at all levels....more
This is is a representation of the perfect way in which to work with tribes to do Anthropology and History. He uses old stories and modern stories tolThis is is a representation of the perfect way in which to work with tribes to do Anthropology and History. He uses old stories and modern stories told by living Coeur d'Alene people to contextualize everything he writes. He involves the Coeur d'Alene people without losing his focus or professionalism....more
This book went a long way in shifting the focus of Anthropology and History away from Indians as objects and victims towards Indians as active particiThis book went a long way in shifting the focus of Anthropology and History away from Indians as objects and victims towards Indians as active participants. Written in 1969, I make sure students read this before they are allowed to talk about Native History. ...more
This book isn't too difficult, and it adds in a great deal about President Jackson, which is always a crowd pleaser. Although, this might sadden a greThis book isn't too difficult, and it adds in a great deal about President Jackson, which is always a crowd pleaser. Although, this might sadden a great deal of Jackson lovers. This book details the politics behind Worcester v Georgia and Cherokee Nation v Georgia, which are the cornerstones of Native American Law....more
A cultural history of "playing Indian" which starts with the Boston Tea party and follows the history of this phenomenon up to the present. Explains hA cultural history of "playing Indian" which starts with the Boston Tea party and follows the history of this phenomenon up to the present. Explains how Americans could use Indians to help for their own identity (you can't have an "us" without a "them")....more
Provides an excellent look at how the actions of African Americans, Loyalists and Native Americans complicate our understanding of the Revolution as sProvides an excellent look at how the actions of African Americans, Loyalists and Native Americans complicate our understanding of the Revolution as simply a political upheaval....more
Environmental history of New England and the effects of European Contact. Very accessible and readable, and a groundbreaking work of American environmEnvironmental history of New England and the effects of European Contact. Very accessible and readable, and a groundbreaking work of American environmental history....more
One of the most interesting and innovative books about the area, by one of its most famous scholars -- he posits a unified theory of the Pueblo world One of the most interesting and innovative books about the area, by one of its most famous scholars -- he posits a unified theory of the Pueblo world centered on Chaco Canyon. Be warned, though this book was tremendously influential its general arguments have not by supported by more recent archaeology. As Lekson notes on the first page of the book: "This book is not for the faint of heart, or for neophytes. If you are a practicing Southwestern archaeologist with hypertension problems, stop. If you are healthy but new to the region, I highly recommend starting Linda Cordell's (1994) Ancient Pueblo People. Fill up because we are diving into the deep end and not coming up for air." ...more
Robin Brownlie seeks to examine the roots of the current plight in Ontario native communities by examining the confluence of Department of Indian AffaRobin Brownlie seeks to examine the roots of the current plight in Ontario native communities by examining the confluence of Department of Indian Affairs policy and the on-the-ground practices of aboriginal peoples in Ontario during the interwar period....more
Cruickshank examines how environmental change and cross-cultural encounters have been framed through oral history narrative in aboriginal communities Cruickshank examines how environmental change and cross-cultural encounters have been framed through oral history narrative in aboriginal communities of northern British Columbia....more
J.R. Miller argues that aboriginal peoples in Canada have had agency throughout their interactions with Europeans and whites, although he does highligJ.R. Miller argues that aboriginal peoples in Canada have had agency throughout their interactions with Europeans and whites, although he does highlight a number of turning points in which this relationship became uneven. The challenges faced by aboriginal communities today, he argues, are directly related to European and Canadian government policies towards aboriginals, the racialization of native groups, and the imposition of a paternalistic relationship....more
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