Although the history of the Native Americans began around 16,000 years ago, the arrival of white settlers in the 15th century changed everything for the indigenous peoples of the North American continent. In this book, Heike Bungert has written a competent account based on the latest research, which steers clear of romantic clichés and instead focuses on the active role played by the indigenous peoples. In this comprehensive account, Heike Bungert describes the history of the indigenous cultures of North America, the encounter between Native Americans and Euro-Americans, the displacement and attempted destruction of indigenous societies, but also the resistance of the Native Americans. Her account pays particular attention to the difficult coexistence between the United States and the members of the indigenous nations, which continues to this day.
