This straightforward guide breaks down their ten-thousand-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent. You'll gain fresh insight into the major tribal nations, their cultures and traditions, warfare and famous battles; and the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull and Sacagawea. You'll discover:

• How and when the Native American's ancestors reached the continent
• How tribes formed and where they migrated
• What North America was like before 1492
• How Native peoples maximized their environment
• Pre-Columbian farmers, fishermen, hunters, and traders
• The impact of Spain and France on the New World
• Great Warriors from Tecumseh to Geronimo
• How Native American cultures differed across the continent
• Native American religions and religious practices
• The stunning impact of disease on American Indian populations
• Modern movements to reclaim Native identity
• Great museums, books, and films about Native Americans

Packed with fascinating facts about functional and ceremonial clothing, homes and shelters, boatbuilding, hunting, agriculture, mythology, intertribal relations, and more, Native American History For Dummies provides a dazzling and informative introduction to North America's first inhabitants.

Customer Reviews:
Native American HIstory for Dummies
This is an informative overview of the history of Native Americans. Although it is written with a light touch, it feels well researched.

Great intro book
This is a great book to get an overall look at many aspects of American Indian culture, history and modern day info.

This comes with the disclosure that I wrote six of the twenty-four chapters.

Native American Histories for Dummies
Clearlly written and easily understood. A good general overview in our desire to understand the earliest people on this continent.

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