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Through his newspaper columns and features, as well as his internationally-known film and video work, Doug Cuthand has become a respected voice in the aboriginal community. In Askiwina: A Cree World, he offers fresh insights and straight talk over platitudes and dogma, providing readers with a bridge to understanding Aboriginal philosophy, history, culture, and society. He explores the basics of Aboriginal spirituality – the four directions, the...
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En este ensayo crítico, Fernando Santos Granero revisa la historiografía sobre Juan Santos Atahuallpa y propone una nueva lectura sobre la sublevación multicultural que puso de cabeza al virreinato peruano en 1742. El autor plantea que lo que parece incoherencia en el pensamiento y accionar de Juan Santos Atahuallpa es el resultado de una estrategia discursiva tendiente a garantizar la adhesión de diversos estamentos de la sociedad colonial y...
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La ejecución del corregidor Antonio de Arriaga al sur del Cuzco el 10 de noviembre de 1780 inició la más grande sublevación del continente americano. Durante los siguientes seis meses, Tupac Amaru, su esposa Micaela Bastidas, sus familiares y seguidores pondrían en vilo al Imperio español y abrirían una brecha que otros continuarían acentuando por más de dos años. Lo que parecía ser otro levantamiento local terminó convirtiéndose en una...
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Ronald Reagan es elegido presidente de los Estados Unidos por abrumadora mayoría el 4 de noviembre de 1980. Es una avalancha: Jimmy Carter, el presidente saliente y demócrata, que se postulaba para la reelección, sufre una humillación como Ronnie, como le llaman sus amigos. , gana en 45 de los 50 estados. A pesar de las probabilidades, la elección de Reagan a la casa blanca fue recibida con sorpresa: ¿un ex actor de Hollywood muy conocido por...
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"Border Fights & Fighters: Invaders And Indian Wars In Texas And In The South" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a history of some of the early invasions of the United States and some of the early Indian Wars that affected the Southern States and Texas.Cyrus Townsend Brady 1861-1920 was a Episcopal clergyman and historian as well as a novelist. He was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1883. In 1889, he was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal church...
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How Coyote Became Clever is an adaptation of a traditional Native American folktale told by the Karok people. In the story, Coyote seeks the gift of being smart from the maker of all animals, and he tries to outwit the other animals by staying awake to get the first gift. But will that strategy work? And if not, what happens if he is the last to get anything? GINI GRAHAM SCOTT, Ph.D., J.D., CEO of Changemakers Publishing and Writing, is an internationally...
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Jensen Cox converses with a mestizo who was alive in Montaigne's time precisely throughout the years. He was an interpreter as well as a businessman, the son of an Indian and a conquistador. To get to know his new domains, he spent time responding to the lengthy questionnaire issued by the Spanish crown. He improvises himself as a historian and a journalist in turn, clearly enjoying the process. He discusses the history of his nation, its customs...
9) Native American Leaders From Then Until Today: US History Kids Book | Children's American History
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Meet the eight most famous Native Americans in the pages of this book! Who were these natives who surprised the world with their talents, resilience and intelligence? They defied all odds and became beacons of hope within their tribes. Inspiring stories such as these pretty much tell you that anything is possible if you dream and work hard to achieve your goals. Read this book today!
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How did a Native American woman become a famous ballerina? What struggles did she win in order to claim her title in the world of ballet? How did the world receive her? Read about the story of Maria Tallchief and be inspired by her decisions and actions. The purpose of reading biographies is to boost your confidence to achieve your goals by taking inspiration from others. Grab a copy today!
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"I'm not like your white women who lose their tongues and wits in a house full of men." So says Catharine Montour to her white captive during the Indian depredations of the 1750s. Catharine Montour, a métis, born during Pennsylvania's Long Peace, is nurtured by her grandmother, the celebrated Madame Montour, an interpreter for the British colonies. Her uncle, Andrew Montour, is also an interpreter and sits on the Council of the Iroquois. The Montours...
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