Routledge America Before the European Invasions - History Book

Explore the complex history of the Americas through Alice Kehoe's detailed study. This book provides a deep look at American First Nations, tracing their journey from the original immigrants from Asia to the development of advanced agriculture, cities, and kingdoms. It challenges traditional narratives by examining how invading Europeans often denied the existence of established American Indian civilizations to justify their conquests. By using archaeological remains and remnants, the text builds a fascinating prehistory of the continent. Readers can learn how these early civilizations explored vast waterways, navigated mountain passes, cleared forests, irrigated deserts, and managed the great plains through ranching. This work is an essential resource for anyone studying the true origins and social structures of the people who inhabited the land long before European arrival.