Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold - Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples (Paperback, 1st American ed)

The past five centuries a shocking series of confrontations have witnessed between European nations and millions of indigenous peoples, and these cultural encounters still resonate strongly to this day. Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold is an essential book for understanding the true impact of imperialism. Beautifully and passionately written, it provides a judicious and exhaustively researched indictment of European exploitation. Focusing on four collisions between Europeans and indigenous cultures -- the conquest of Mexico, the British onslaught on the Tasmanian Aborigines, the uprooting of the Apaches, and the German campaign against the tribes of Southwest Africa -- Mark Cocker illuminates the fundamental experiences that underlay the colonial experience around the globe.

Beyond making a persuasive -- and balanced -- case against colonialism, Cocker also sustains a riveting, often harrowing story. Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold is narrative history in its most impressive form -- engaging, accessible, and thought provoking.

General

Imprint:	Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2001
First published:	April 2001
Authors:	Mark Cocker
Dimensions:	226 x 152 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
Edition:	1st American ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8021-3801-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-8021-3801-2
Barcode:	9780802138019

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!