An Infinity of Nations: How the Native New World Shaped Early North America (Early American Studies)

Witgen, Michael

ISBN 10: 081224365X / ISBN 13: 9780812243659

Published by University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2012

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Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a nice used copy! Burgundy boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 450 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "An Infinity of Nations explores the formation and development of a Native New World in North America. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, indigenous peoples controlled the vast majority of the continent while European colonies of the Atlantic World were largely confined to the eastern seaboard. To be sure, Native North America experienced far-reaching and radical change following contact with the peoples, things, and ideas that flowed inland following the creation of European colonies on North American soil. Most of the continent's indigenous peoples, however, were not conquered, assimilated, or even socially incorporated into the settlements and political regimes of this Atlantic New World. Instead, Native peoples forged a New World of their own. This history, the evolution of a distinctly Native New World, is a foundational story that remains largely untold in histories of early America.Through imaginative use of both Native language and European.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Infinity of Nations: How the Native New World Shaped Early North America (Early American Studies)
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, PA
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081224365X
• ISBN 13: 9780812243659
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 32 ounces

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Synopsis

An Infinity of Nations explores the formation and development of a Native New World in North America. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, indigenous peoples controlled the vast majority of the continent while European colonies of the Atlantic World were largely confined to the eastern seaboard. To be sure, Native North America experienced far-reaching and radical change following contact with the peoples, things, and ideas that flowed inland following the creation of European colonies on North American soil. Most of the continent's indigenous peoples, however, were not conquered, assimilated, or even socially incorporated into the settlements and political regimes of this Atlantic New World. Instead, Native peoples forged a New World of their own. This history, the evolution of a distinctly Native New World, is a foundational story that remains largely untold in histories of early America.Through imaginative use of both Native language and European documen

About the Author

Michael Witgen is Associate Professor and Director of Native American Studies at the University of Michigan.