Our Savage Neighbors
Our Savage Neighbors
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
432
Book • Nonfiction
Colonial America • 18th Century
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Our Savage Neighbors by Peter Silver examines the mid-1700s conflict between Indian tribes and white colonial settlers in Pennsylvania and other parts of Middle America, showing how the violence and fear from Indian attacks forced disparate white groups to unite against Indians, ultimately deepening racial animosity. The book includes vivid descriptions of violent events that may disturb some readers.
Informative
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Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Peter Silver's Our Savage Neighbors is praised for its rigorous scholarship and fresh perspective on colonial American history, particularly the complexities of frontier conflicts. Some reviewers note the dense academic style may challenge general readers. Overall, it’s celebrated for its depth and valuable insights into intercultural relations and identity formation in the 18th century.
Who Should Read Our Savage Neighbors?
A reader who would enjoy Our Savage Neighbors by Peter Silver is likely intrigued by early American history and the complexities of colonial and Native American relations. Comparable to Alan Taylor's American Colonies, this book appeals to those fascinated by detailed, nuanced historical narratives and the cultural conflicts of 18th-century Pennsylvania.
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432
Book • Nonfiction
Colonial America • 18th Century
2008
Adult
18+ years
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