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Ancient Americans: Rewriting the History of the New World
Charles C Mann
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Description for Ancient Americans: Rewriting the History of the New World
Hardcover. Very good copy in fine dustwrapper.First edition
Up until very recently it was believed that in 1491, the year before Columbus landed, the Americas, one-third of the earth's surface, were a near-pristine wilderness inhabited by small, roaming bands of indigenous peoples. Then, the story went, they encountered European society, their world was turned upside down and they entered history. But recently unexpected discoveries have dramatically changed our understanding of Indian Life. Many scholars now argue that the Indians were much more numerous than previously believed, that they were in the Americas for far longer, and that they had far more ecological impact on the land. This knowledge ... Read more
Up until very recently it was believed that in 1491, the year before Columbus landed, the Americas, one-third of the earth's surface, were a near-pristine wilderness inhabited by small, roaming bands of indigenous peoples. Then, the story went, they encountered European society, their world was turned upside down and they entered history. But recently unexpected discoveries have dramatically changed our understanding of Indian Life. Many scholars now argue that the Indians were much more numerous than previously believed, that they were in the Americas for far longer, and that they had far more ecological impact on the land. This knowledge ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Granta Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781862076174
SKU
KEX0303415
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Charles C Mann
Charles Mann is the co-author of four previous books, including The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in 20th Century Physics and Noah's Choice: The Future of Endangered Species. He is the correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly and Science magazines, and editorial co-ordinator for the internationally best-selling Material World books. He lives in Massachusetts.
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