Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American Frontier

Timothy J. Shannon, Colin G. Calloway

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Penguin USA
30 June 2009

History of the Americas; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Social & cultural history; Indigenous peoples

The newest addition to the Penguin Library of American Indian History explores the most influential Native American Confederacy

More than perhaps any other Native American group, the Iroquois found it to their advantage to interact with and adapt to white settlers. Despite being known as fierce warriors, the Iroquois were just as reliant on political prowess and sophisticated diplomacy to maintain their strategic position between New France and New York.

Colonial observers marveled at what Benjamin Franklin called their ""method of doing business"" as Europeans learned to use Iroquois ceremonies and objects to remain in their good graces. Though the Iroquois negotiated with the colonial governments, they refused to be pawns of European empires, and their savvy kept them in control of much of the Northeast until the American Revolution. Iroquois Diplomacy and the Early American Frontier is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Native American history or interested in a unique perspective on the dawn of American government.

By: Timothy J. Shannon
Introduction by: Colin G. Calloway
Imprint: Penguin USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9780143115298
ISBN 10: 0143115294
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 30 June 2009
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American FrontierPrologue. Four Kings and a Queen 1. Peace in the Balance 2. Linking Arms 3. ""The Method of Doing Business"" 4. Paths and Chains 5. Partners in Empire 6. New Nations Epilogue. John Norton's American Frontier Acknowledgments Abbreviations Notes Index"

Timothy J. Shannon is professor and chair in the department of history at Gettysburg College. He is the author of several books, including Iroquois Diplomacy on the Early American Frontier, American Odysseys- A History of Colonial North America, andThe Seven Years' War in North America- A Brief History with Documents. Colin Callowayis a British Americanhistorian.He is the John Kimball, Jr. 1943 Professor of History and a professor of Native American Studies atDartmouth College.