Designed to convey the awe of a visitor first walking into the world's largest showplace of aviation history; this Autobiography headlines the incredible collections; both on view and behind the scenes; of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The official story and insiders' tales of the museum are shared by its curators; the people who know it best. Spectacular photography and fascinating backstage glimpses show off the jaw-dropping collection; including well-known and beloved artifacts like Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Apollo 11 command module; as well as rare treasures not displayed to the public. For aircraft and spaceflight enthusiasts; for readers interested in science and technology; and for all who admire the civil and military legacy of aviation; Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: An Autobiography will be a welcome adventure.
#195993 in Books Colin G Calloway 2013-09-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .64 x 6.00l; .81 #File Name: 1421410311264 pagesNew Worlds for All Indians Europeans and the Remaking of Early America The American Moment
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A New World For All?By Scott"To say that American democracy emerged as a synthesis of European and Indian political traditions may be an overstatement; but to deny it may be placing too much weight on the written record: ideas and customs tend to seep subtly from one group to another rather than being formally acknowledged." (pg. 189)Acculturation and assimilation played a great role in the formation of what constitutes to be of an "American" identity. The above quote is given much attention in the ninth chapter of the book; however; throughout the entire book is this idea solidified. Calloway may be correct in suggesting to the reader that placing too much emphasis on this notion is an overstatement; but one cannot simply dismiss it for lack of credible facts to substantiate such a claim. Calloway provides the details in the history that would ultimately lead the reader to arrive at such a conclusion on his/her own.Diplomacy; weaponry; and the "skulking" art of warfare; all borrowed from the Indians; contributed to the successful outcome of the Revolutionary War. If 1492; as Calloway suggests; was the year that the term "Indian" was born (prior to this year there existed only native peoples) then that would assert that Europeans and Indians coexisted; acculturated; and assimilated with one another for 284 years between the first arrival and the signing of the Declaration of Independence which ultimately led to the birth of a new international nation of "Americans"; and henceforth a new world for all; as the title suggests.Of course it would only make sense that the Founding Fathers sought to model this nation's government from a conglomeration of the political practices of the many different peoples that called themselves individuals; or of domestic nations; living within the "New World". As Calloway explains; Indians conducted politics slightly different from one another's tribe; and Europeans whom interacted with these peoples; or tribes; had to learn and adopt these sacred social customs in order to be successful in trade; hegemonic land ownership; and certain food staples. Furthermore; the same is true of the reverse. Indians had to learn the same customaries that the Europeans possessed; but that's not to say that each culture did not vie for cultural hegemony.This monograph is such an important work that it really is too bad that the African American was left out. They too should be among this story. Another critique is that there is very little mention of alcohol and the social impacts that it has had on the Native American.But to simply imply that Calloway's goal was to further expand the argument that the Founding Fathers were heavily influenced by the Iroquois style of government is to take away from his broader thesis which was to expand the ethno-historian; and historians alike; understanding of what constitutes being of an "American" origin.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Delia MarreroGreat book which helps to provide background information on the Native American experience after colonization.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book came in great condition and was pretty inexpensive tooBy Allysa JohnsonThis book came in great condition and was pretty inexpensive too! I am a student and I love the ease that comes with ordering these books. They help so much in understanding out lectures and doing well on our exams!
