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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership: Library of American Biographies

Autor R. David Edmunds
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 2006
In this biography, David Edmunds examines the life of legendary Shawnee leader Tecumesh and his pivotal role in defending the Native American way of life. Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh s life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama. In this new edition, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively oppose the seizure of their land. The titles in the "Library of American Biography Series" make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times. "
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780321043719
ISBN-10: 0321043715
Pagini: 229
Dimensiuni: 128 x 198 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Ediția:2Nouă
Editura: Longman Publishing Group
Seria Library of American Biographies

Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States

Descriere

In this biography, David Edmunds examines the life of legendary Shawnee leader Tecumesh and his pivotal role in defending the Native American way of life.
 
Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh’s life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama.  In this new edition, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat – a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively oppose the seizure of their land.
 
The titles in the Library of American Biography Series make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored.  Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times.

Cuprins

Editor’s Preface
Author’s Preface
 
1.      The Shawnees
2.      Learning the Warrior’s Path
3.      A Culture Under Siege
4.      Red Messiah
5.      “The Moses of the Family”
6.      To Tippecanoe   

7.      Red Ascendancy
8.      Death on the Thames
9.      Tecumseh in Retrospect
 
Study and Discussion Questions
A Note on the Sources
Index

Caracteristici

This riveting and thorough text chronicles Tecumseh’s life from his childhood in the Ohio valley, to his relationship with his mystical and prophetic brother Tenskwatawa, to his involvement in the war of 1812.

Caracteristici noi

  • A New Author’s Preface reflects the most recent research on Tecumseh’s legacy.
  • A New Preface by Series Editor Mark Carnes illustrates why this biography is such a valued addition to the series.
  • An updated A Note on the Sources section informed by the most recent and up-to-date scholarship.
  • Study and Discussion Questions at the end of the book help students check their reading and comprehension. These questions can also be used to facilitate discussions in the classroom or student study groups.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

In this biography, David Edmunds examines the life of legendary Shawnee leader Tecumesh and his pivotal role in defending the Native American way of life. Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh's life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama. In this new edition, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat - a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively oppose the seizure of their land. The titles in the "Library of American Biography Series" make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times.