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Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America

Michael A. McDonnell
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Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Michael A. McDonnell

Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

Great Lakes Region • 18th century

Theme
Indigenous Identity
Topic
Military & War

World History

History of the Americas
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

402 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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.

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Who Should Read Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America?

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.

4.2

402 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

Great Lakes Region • 18th century

Theme
Indigenous Identity
Topic
Military & War

World History

History of the Americas
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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