35 pages 1 hour read

Colin G. Calloway

New Worlds for All: Indians, Europeans, and the Remaking of Early America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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New Worlds for All by Colin G. Calloway examines the transformative exchanges between Europeans and Indigenous Americans over three centuries following Columbus’s arrival in 1492, emphasizing their mutual creation of new cultural, social, and environmental landscapes in North America. The book is structured as a series of essays exploring different aspects of these interactions, arguing against oversimplified narratives of American history.

Reviews & Readership

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Colin G. Calloway's New Worlds for All offers a nuanced exploration of early American history, examining the cultural exchanges between Native Americans and European settlers. Praise includes its comprehensive research and engaging writing. Criticisms focus on a perceived lack of deeper analysis in some areas. Overall, it's an insightful and accessible read for history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read New Worlds for All?

Readers who appreciate New Worlds for All by Colin G. Calloway are fascinated by the cultural exchanges during America's colonial era. Fans of Daniel K. Richter's Facing East from Indian Country or Alan Taylor's American Colonies will find this book particularly insightful for its in-depth look at multicultural interactions and indigenous perspectives.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

History: U.S.

Anthropology

Politics / Government

Themes

Identity: Indigenous

Society: Colonialism

Society: Globalization

Period

Colonial America

Genre

Education