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Hailed as 'a master storyteller' by The Times and praised for his meticulous research by the Times Literary Supplement, Peter Cozzens presents 'A Brutal Reckoning', a gripping account of the Creek War and its far-reaching consequences.
This compelling narrative traces the tumultuous history of the Deep South's Native American territory, from the devastating Spanish incursions of the 16th century to the relentless encroachment of white settlers 150 years later. Cozzens expertly chronicles the events leading to the Creek War, the bloodiest conflict in American Indian history, which catapulted Andrew Jackson to national prominence as he spearheaded a merciless US Army campaign.
The author skilfully weaves together the complex web of interests involved, including Native Americans, white Americans, British, and Spanish forces. He explores how this pivotal conflict ultimately culminated in the tragic Trail of Tears, where entire Native nations—including the Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Cherokee—were forcibly uprooted from their ancestral lands, paving the way for westward expansion.
With its unparalleled impact on the fate of America's indigenous peoples, 'A Brutal Reckoning' offers a meticulously researched and eloquently narrated account of this crucial chapter in the destruction of Native American tribes. Cozzens delivers a sweeping historical epic that sheds light on a defining moment in the shaping of the American South and the nation as a whole.
Book ISBN: | 9781838959067 |
Book Author: | Peter Cozzens |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Atlantic Books |
Book Publisher: | Atlantic Books |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-08 |
Book Pagination: | 464 pages, 2x8pp colour plates, maps |
Book Weight: | 428g |
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