Native American History for Dummies

Get an authentic perspective on Native peoples past, present and future Understand key historical events as they actually happened Want to know more about America's indigenous peoples? This straightforward guide breaks down their thousand-year-plus history and explains their influence on European settlement of the continent. Gain fresh insight into the major tribal nations; their customs and traditions; warfare and famous battles; and the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Sacagawea. Discover: * How tribes formed and where they migrated * The impact of Spain and France on the New World * The lives of influential Indian men and women * How Native peoples maximized their environment * The meanings of their beliefs, symbols, and rituals