1491: The Americas Before Columbus
- ISBN-10
- 1862078769
- ISBN-13
- 9781862078765
- Series
- 1491
- Category
- History (General)
- Pages
- 465
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Granta
- Author
- Charles C. Mann
Description
In recent years, scholars have come to contest long held views on Native American life before Columbus landed in 1491. Charles Mann examines concepts of trade, technological advancement and diversity amongst the Indians and gives the reader a greater understanding of American history.
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- 2005-08-09
- 480 pages
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