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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
9 CDs. 10:18 hrs. Tantor. 2014. ISBN 9781494507053. $39.99. 1 MP3-CD, Playaway digital. HIST
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Dunbar-Ortiz (Outlaw Woman) undertakes the immense task of reframing the history of the United States in the context of "settler-colonialism." Despite prevailing myths about Native peoples, Dunbar-Ortiz provides example after example of how flourishing, rich cultures and societies were systematically destroyed through forced re-education, massacre, occupation, relocation, and total disregard for diplomatic treaties. After building her case for the genocide of Native peoples by settlers, she draws distinctions between foreign policy in the 19th and 20th centuries to today's ongoing conflicts, painting a clear picture of the United States' myopic vision for itself. While initially narrator Laural Merlington sounds a bit dry and detached, further listening reveals her subtleties in tone and rhythm.
VERDICT Though devastating at times, this work is well worth the investment of time and emotional energy. Be prepared for the inevitable change in perspective that accompanies hearing these stories.
Reviewed by Jeremy Bright, Georgia State Univ. Lib., Atlanta , Jun 15, 2015
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