{"product_id":"9780470148419","title":"Native American History For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNative American History For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDorothy Lippert | Stephen J. Spignesi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ United States \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCall them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations — a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. \u003ci\u003eNative American History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow.  \u003cp\u003eThis straightforward guide breaks down their ten-thousand-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent. You'll gain fresh insight into the major tribal nations, their cultures and traditions, warfare and famous battles; and the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull and Sacagawea. You'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and when the Native American's ancestors reached the continent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow tribes formed and where they migrated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat North America was like before 1492\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Native peoples maximized their environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-Columbian farmers, fishermen, hunters, and traders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of Spain and France on the New World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat Warriors from Tecumseh to Geronimo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Native American cultures differed across the continent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNative American religions and religious practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe stunning impact of disease on American Indian populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern movements to reclaim Native identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat museums, books, and films about Native Americans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with fascinating facts about functional and ceremonial clothing, homes and shelters, boatbuilding, hunting, agriculture, mythology, intertribal relations, and more, \u003ci\u003eNative American History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides a dazzling and informative introduction to North America's first inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy Lippert, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e a member of the Choctaw nation, is a lecturer on Native American topics and a contributor to \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indian Quarterly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen J. Spignesi\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington's Leadership Lessons.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 October 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470148419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379904442508,"sku":"9780470148419","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470148419.jpg?v=1780113131","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470148419","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}