Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)
Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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BetaOur Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018448
Book • Nonfiction
New England • 17th Century
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Our Beloved Kin by Lisa Brooks reexamines King Philip's War from the perspective of Native American experiences. The book focuses on two key figures, Weetamoo and James Printer, revealing the complex relationships, geography, and history of Indigenous resilience and leadership during the conflict and its aftermath.
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Our Beloved Kin by Lisa Brooks is acclaimed for its innovative approach to indigenous history and thorough research. Readers appreciate its blend of narrative and analysis, which offers a fresh perspective on colonial America. However, some find its dense academic prose challenging. Overall, the work is praised for its depth and contribution to historical scholarship.
Who Should Read Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)?
A reader who would enjoy Our Beloved Kin by Lisa Brooks is likely passionate about Native American history, women's studies, and early American colonial history. Fans of David Silverman's This Land Is Their Land or Jill Lepore's The Name of War would find Brooks's work engaging and enlightening.
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448
Book • Nonfiction
New England • 17th Century
2018
Adult
18+ years
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