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Native Americans: a history of power and survival

Kathleen DuVal looks back at 1,000 years of Native American history to uncover a rich, complex picture of North America's indigenous people

Published: September 11, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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The story of Native American societies decimated by European arrival is a familiar one. But, while undoubtedly important, that’s only one part of the story. In her new book Native Nations, Kathleen DuVal looks back at 1,000 years of the history of North America's Indigenous people to uncover a richer, more complex picture. The book is shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize, of which HistoryExtra is a media partner – Ellie Cawthorne spoke to Kathleen to find out more.

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Kathleen DuVal is the author of Native Nations: A Millennium in North America (Random House, 2024)

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra

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