Gallop Toward the Sun

Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison's Struggle for the Destiny of a Nation

Autori

• Hans-Peter Stark

Parametri

• 416 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book delves into the clash between William Henry Harrison and Tecumseh, highlighting the broader conflicts arising from the U.S. conquest of indigenous lands. It portrays Harrison's rise as a governor and his manipulative treaties aimed at statehood, contrasted with Tecumseh's leadership in uniting tribes against American expansion. The narrative emphasizes Tecumseh's legacy as a formidable orator and strategist, supported by the British during the War of 1812, as he fought to protect Native American sovereignty and resist encroachment on their territories.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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