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Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership (Library of American Biography Series)

Author: David Edmunds   Series: Library of American Biographies

Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership (Library of American Biography Series)
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Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh's life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama. In this new edition with a fresh preface, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat, a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively rise up against the seizure of their land.

"Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership" makes clear the tense cultural environment of the period through exploring this important figure. The new Study and Discussion Questions extend the text to facilitate discussions in the classroom or in student study groups. Shawnee Indians, William Henry Harrison, Tenskwatawa, Detroit, Treaty of Fort Wayne, Battle of the Thames, Henry Proctor, Indian Leadership. Readers interested in learning about Tecumseh and the era in which he lived. History of Native Americans, U.S. History Survey I (to 1877), U.S. History Survey (One Semester), U.S. History Survey (Two Semesters), anyone who employs biographies in the classroom.

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Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh's life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama. In this new edition with a fresh preface, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat, a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively rise up against the seizure of their land.

"Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership" makes clear the tense cultural environment of the period through exploring this important figure. The new Study and Discussion Questions extend the text to facilitate discussions in the classroom or in student study groups. Shawnee Indians, William Henry Harrison, Tenskwatawa, Detroit, Treaty of Fort Wayne, Battle of the Thames, Henry Proctor, Indian Leadership. Readers interested in learning about Tecumseh and the era in which he lived. History of Native Americans, U.S. History Survey I (to 1877), U.S. History Survey (One Semester), U.S. History Survey (Two Semesters), anyone who employs biographies in the classroom.

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In this biography, David Edmunds examines the life of legendary Shawnee leader Tecumesh and his pivotal role in defending the Native American way of life. Since his death as an avowed warrior at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, the details of Tecumseh’s life have passed into the realm of legend, myth and drama.  In this new edition, David Edmunds considers the man who acted as a diplomat – a charismatic strategist who attempted to smooth cultural divisions between tribes and collectively oppose the seizure of their land. The titles in the Library of American Biography Series make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored.  Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times.

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About the Author

-->R. David Edmunds-->, Professor of History at Indiana University, is an award-winning author of Native American histories.

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"Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership" makes clear the tense cultural environment of the period through exploring this important figure.

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Product Details

Publisher
Pearson Education (US) | Pearson
Published
2nd October 2006
Edition
2nd
Pages
240
ISBN
9780321043719

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