Recovering a Continental History of Indigeneity: A Review Essay.

The article focuses on Ned Blackhawk's book, *The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History*, which synthesizes three decades of scholarship in Native American and Indigenous studies to revise the narrative of Early American history. Blackhawk emphasizes the significant role of Indigenous peoples in shaping North American history, countering Eurocentric perspectives by detailing Indigenous strategies against European colonization and the violent impacts of settler colonialism. The book is structured in two parts, addressing the colonial and antebellum eras, and highlights the ongoing influence of Indigenous agency amidst systemic violence and dispossession. Blackhawk's work serves as a critical corrective to traditional U.S. historical narratives, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of American history that recognizes the resilience and contributions of Native peoples. [Extracted from the article]