About the book
An international bestseller, Stolen Continents is a history of the Americas unlike any other. This fascinating volume chronicles the conquest and survival of five great American cultures—in their own words. Ronald Wright gives voice to the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, and Iroquois, quoting their authentic speech and writing and illuminating their unique views of history. Through their eloquent words, we relive their strange, tragic experiences.
Covering the five hundred years since Europeans first set foot in the New World, Wright weaves together contemporary accounts with his own incisive historical narrative to create an indispensable record, one that is powerful, vivid, and accurate.
Editions of Stolen Continents
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670834839
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143192084
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140139327
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143015000
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143169673
- EBook
- ISBN 9780143176534
- EBook
- ISBN 9780143198185
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An international bestseller, Stolen Continents is a history of the Americas unlike any other. This fascinating volume chronicles the conquest and survival of five great American cultures—in their own words. Ronald Wright gives voice to the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, and Iroquois, quoting their authentic speech and writing and illuminating their unique views of history. Through their eloquent words, we relive their strange, tragic experiences.
Covering the five hundred years since Europeans first set foot in the New World, Wright weaves together contemporary accounts with his own incisive historical narrative to create an indispensable record, one that is powerful, vivid, and accurate.
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What is Stolen Continents about?
An international bestseller, Stolen Continents is a history of the Americas unlike any other. This fascinating volume chronicles the conquest and survival of five great American cultures—in their own words. Ronald Wright gives voice to the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee, and Iroquois, quoting their authentic speech and writing and illuminating their unique views of history. Through their eloquent words, we relive their strange, tragic experiences.
Covering the five hundred years since Europeans first set foot in the New World, Wright weaves together contemporary accounts with his own incisive historical narrative to create an indispensable record, one that is powerful, vivid, and accurate.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stolen Continents?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Stolen Continents?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670834839
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stolen Continents?
Ronald Wright
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stolen Continents is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670834839) and paperback(ISBN 9780143192084) and paperback(ISBN 9780140139327) and paperback(ISBN 9780143015000) and paperback(ISBN 9780143169673) and ebook(ISBN 9780143176534) and ebook(ISBN 9780143198185)
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