Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
416
Book • Nonfiction
Great Lakes Region • 18th century
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World History•
History of the Americas2015
Adult
18+ years
Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America by Michael A. McDonnell explores the complex roles of Indigenous peoples in shaping North American history. Focusing on the Great Lakes region, the book highlights the strategic alliances and negotiations Indigenous groups engaged in to influence European powers and assert their autonomy during colonial expansion.
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Michael A. McDonnell's Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America offers a nuanced perspective on Native American agency in shaping early American history. Praised for its depth and research, it challenges Eurocentric narratives. Some readers find its dense academic style challenging, but its fresh insights are widely appreciated.
Readers who enjoy Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America by Michael A. McDonnell are likely interested in early American history, indigenous studies, and colonial dynamics. Fans of Colin G. Calloway's The Indian World of George Washington or Alan Taylor's American Colonies would also appreciate this book.
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416
Book • Nonfiction
Great Lakes Region • 18th century
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World History•
History of the Americas2015
Adult
18+ years
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