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Stalins_Moustachio t1_j8n2oot wrote

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Just wrapped up Indigenous Continent: The Epic Contest for North America by Pekka Hämäläinen, and I found it to be fantastic! The book provides an excellent account of various First Nations, and their resistance to European and American expansion. My only comment would be that I wish a little mlre was said on the challenges of life on reservations today. Overall, excellent book!

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anthropology_nerd t1_j8tx213 wrote

I really enjoyed it as well. Not many people are talking about it, but I found it a very readable introduction to Native North American history.

If you want more modern indigenous history by an indigenous historian Heartbeat of Wounded Knee focuses on the last century or so, and dives into modern life, including life on the reservations.

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Stalins_Moustachio t1_j8uyy3s wrote

Bury my Heart is one of my top recommendations to everyone. Although dark, I consider it to be a must-read.

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