The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southeast

Though they speak several different languages and organize themselves into many distinct tribes, the Native American peoples of the Southeast share a complex ancient culture and a tumultuous history. This volume examines and synthesizes their history through each of its integral phases: the complex...

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Main Authors Perdue, Theda, Green, Michael
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Columbia University Press 2001
Edition1
SeriesThe Columbia guides to American Indian history and culture
Subjects
History
Indians of North America
Indians of North America > Southern States > History
Social life and customs
Southern States
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Summary:Though they speak several different languages and organize themselves into many distinct tribes, the Native American peoples of the Southeast share a complex ancient culture and a tumultuous history. This volume examines and synthesizes their history through each of its integral phases: the complex and elaborate societies that emerged and flourished in the Pre-Columbian period; the triple curse of disease, economic dependency, and political instability brought by the European invasion; the role of Native Americans in the inter-colonial struggles for control of the region; the removal of the “Five Civilized Tribes” to Oklahoma; the challenges and adaptations of the post-removal period; and the creativity and persistence of those who remained in the Southeast.
ISBN:0231115717
0231115709
9780231115711
9780231115704
DOI:10.7312/perd11570