Nies Judith. Native American History: A Chronology of a Culture's Vast Achievements and their Links to World Events

New York, N.Y: Ballantine Books, 1996. — 420 p.A new perspective on native american history:
A chronological account of its place on the world stage.
Native American History is a breakthrough reference guide, the first book of its kind to recognize and explore the rich, unfolding experiences of the indigenous American peoples as they evolved against a global backdrop. This fascinating historical narrative, presented in an illuminating and thought-provoking time-line format, sheds light on such events as:
The construction of pyramids--not only on the banks of the Nile but also on the banks of the Mississippi
The development of agriculture in both Mesopotamia and Mexico
The European discovery of a continent already inhabited by some 50 million people
The Native American influence on the ideas of the European Renaissance
The unacknowledged advancements in science and medicine created by the civilizations of the new world
Western Expansion and its impact on Native American land and traditions
The key contributions Native Americans brought to the Allied victory of World War Ii
and much more!
This invaluable history takes an important first step toward a true understanding of the depth, breadth, and scope of a long-neglected aspect of our heritage.