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Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World (The Iroquois and Their Neighbors)
William Engelbrecht
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Description for Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World (The Iroquois and Their Neighbors)
Hardcover. Drawing on archaeology, historical evidence, oral traditions and linguistics, this book provides a dynamic view of Iroquois life from the prehistoric period and Owasco sites through the Five Nations. The author maintains that two themes pervade the development of Iroquoia: warfare and spirituality. Series: Iroquois & Their Neighbors S. Num Pages: 232 pages, 70 photographs, 6 maps, index, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; HBJK; HDD; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
Drawing on archaeology, historical evidence, oral traditions, and linguistics, this book provides a dynamic view of Iroquois life from the prehistoric period and Owasco sites through the Five Nations. In a book that spans the Iroquoian culture from its ancient roots to its survival in the modern world, William Engelbrecht maintains that two themes pervade this development: warfare and spirituality. An investigation of oral tradition, archaeology, and historical records provides new insight into this now largely vanished world known as Iroquoia. Engelbrecht covers a wide geographic range, exploring regional and temporal differences in material culture and subsistence patterns. He finds ... Read more
Drawing on archaeology, historical evidence, oral traditions, and linguistics, this book provides a dynamic view of Iroquois life from the prehistoric period and Owasco sites through the Five Nations. In a book that spans the Iroquoian culture from its ancient roots to its survival in the modern world, William Engelbrecht maintains that two themes pervade this development: warfare and spirituality. An investigation of oral tradition, archaeology, and historical records provides new insight into this now largely vanished world known as Iroquoia. Engelbrecht covers a wide geographic range, exploring regional and temporal differences in material culture and subsistence patterns. He finds ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
Series
Iroquois & Their Neighbors S.
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815629580
SKU
V9780815629580
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About William Engelbrecht
William Engelbrecht is professor of anthropology at Buffalo State College. His articles have appeared in many journals including American Antiquity, North American Archaeologist, Northeast Anthropology, and the Bulletin of New York State Archaeological Association.
Reviews for Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World (The Iroquois and Their Neighbors)
This volume represents far more than a description of the culture, history, and archaeological record of the Iroquoisit is an accessible, anthropological account of their world. It should be considered essential reading not only for scholars . . . but also anyone interested in understanding contemporary Iroquois world view and politics. It is a book that celebrates the dynamic history ... Read more