One of the most important Native American leaders in history, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh protested land cession, and was a major catalyst of the Battle of Tippecanoe. He harnessed the tradition of American Indian pan-tribal unity to become the most important symbol of multi-national Native American identity and resistance in North America. This in-depth, accessible treatment explores the life of a key figure in Native American battle-lore who figures prominently in U.S. history curricula. Lively, narrative chapters explore the Shawnee culture, Tecumseh's childhood, the transformation of his brother, Tenskwatawa into The Prophet, his creation of a pan-tribal movement, the War of 1812, and his legacy in history and popular culture.
| ISBN: | 9780313341779 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2008 |
| Author: | Amy H Sturgis |
| Publisher: | Greenwood Press an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 168 pages |
| Series: | Greenwood Biographies |
| Genres: |
History |