Native American History For Dummies Av Dorothy Lippert, Stephen J. Spignesi

Call them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations ¿ a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. <i>Native American History For Dummies</i> reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow. <p>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:</p><ul><li>How and when the Native American''s ancestors reached the continent</li><li>How tribes formed and where they migrated</li><li>What North America was like before 1492</li><li>How Native peoples maximized their environment</li><li>