Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power

Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power Review

On the world maps common in America, the Western Hemisphere lies front and center, while the Indian Ocean region all but disappears. This convention reveals the geopolitical focus of the now-departed twentieth century, but in the twenty-first century that focus will fundamentally change. In this pivotal examination of the countries known as “Monsoon Asia”—which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania—bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan shows how crucial this dynamic area has become to American power. It is here that the fight for democracy, energy independence, and religious freedom will be lost or won, and it is here that American foreign policy must concentrate if the United States is to remain relevant in an ever-changing world. From the Horn of Africa to the Indonesian archipelago and beyond, Kaplan exposes the effects of population growth, climate change, and extremist politics on this unstable region, demonstrating why Americans can no longer afford to ignore this important area of the world.

Chronicles of Border Warfare - or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of - North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres - in ... and Massacres in that - section of the State

Chronicles of Border Warfare - or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of - North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres - in ... and Massacres in that - section of the State Review

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition Review

The book that launched Sherman Alexie onto the YA market is now available in a deluxe collector's edition! Beautifully designed with a gifty new look that includes a foil-stamped, die-cut slipcase and 4-color interior art, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

In his nationally acclaimed, semi-autobiographical YA debut, author Sherman Alexie tells the heartbreaking, hilarious, and beautifully written story of a young Native American teen as he attempts to break free from the life he was destined to live.

Cessions of Land by Indian Tribes to the United States: Illustrated by Those in the State of Indiana First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the ... Office, Washington, 1881, pages 247-262

Cessions of Land by Indian Tribes to the United States: Illustrated by Those in the State of Indiana First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the ... Office, Washington, 1881, pages 247-262 Review

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The Personal Memoirs Of A Residence Of Thirty Years With The Indian Tribes On The American Frontiers

The Personal Memoirs Of A Residence Of Thirty Years With The Indian Tribes On The American Frontiers Review

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Ambiguous Justice: Native Americans and the Law in Southern California, 1848-1890 (American Indian Studies)

Ambiguous Justice: Native Americans and the Law in Southern California, 1848-1890 (American Indian Studies) Review

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In 1769, Spain took action to solidify control over its northern New World territories by establishing a series of missions and presidios in what is now modern California. To populate these remote establishments, the Spanish crown relied on Franciscan priests, whose role it was to convince the Native Californian population to abandon their traditional religious practices and adopt Catholicism. During their tutelage, the Indians of California would be indoctrinated into Spanish society, where they would learn obedience to the church and crown.
     The legal system of Southern California has been used by Anglo populations as a social and demographic tool to control Native Americans. Following the Mexican-American War and the 1849 Gold Rush, as California property values increased and transportation corridors were established, Native Americans remained a sharply declining presence in many communities, and were likely to be charged with crimes. The sentences they received were lighter than those given to Anglo offenders, indicating that the legal system was used as a means of harassment. Additionally, courts chronicled the decline of the once flourishing native populations with each case of drunkenness, assault, or rape that appeared before the bench. Nineteenth-century American society had little sympathy for the plight of Indians or for the destruction of their culture. Many believed that the Indians of Southern California would fade from history because of their inability to adapt to a changing world. While many aspects of their traditional culture have been irreparably lost, the people of southern California are, nevertheless, attempting to recreate the cultures that were challenged by the influx of Europeans and later Americans to their lands.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan;

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan; Review

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2

Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 Review

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