Stolen continents: the Americas through Indian eyes since 1492The ravaging European invasions which followed the "discovery" of America by Columbus resulted in war, disease, plunder, persecution and colonialism for the 100 million inhabitants of the great land. As it reveals the tragedy and perseverance Stolen Continents sets out to of the conquest of the New World. 16 pages of photographs. |
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| Title | Stolen continents: the Americas through Indian eyes since 1492 A Peter Davison book |
| Author | Ronald Wright |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0395565006, 9780395565001 |
| Length | 424 pages |
| Subjects | › America America - Discovery and exploration America History History / Expeditions & Discoveries History / Native American Indians Indians - First contact with Europeans Indians History Indians, Treatment of Indians/ First contact with Europeans United States |
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