JOURNAL ARTICLE

What It Wasn't: Nature, Mythology, Counterfactuals, and Native American History.

  • Published In: Reviews in American History, 2024, v. 52, n. 2. P. 105 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jortner, Adam 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses various books that challenge the prevailing narratives of Native American history, particularly the idea of inevitability that Native peoples were fated to be conquered by European settlers. The authors of these books argue that Native American history is not predetermined and highlight the power, agency, and resilience of Native nations throughout history. The article also introduces a fictional novel, "The Indians Won," which presents an alternate history where Native forces defeat the U.S. government, challenging the assumptions of colonialism and dispossession. The novel serves as a thought-provoking literary guide for scholars and students to engage with and rethink Native American history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in American History. 2024/06, Vol. 52, Issue 2, p105
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0048-7511
  • DOI:10.1353/rah.2024.a937479
  • Accession Number:180404623
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