Rivers of power: Creek political culture in the Native south, 1750-1815

"Shows that Creek headmen came from matrilineal clans and small towns that counted on experienced leaders to address the dangers in the Native South from the mid-eighteenth century to the Redstick War. Headmen mitigated those dangers by forming coalitions within and across the provinces and com...

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Main Author: Peach, Steven (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Norman University of Oklahoma Press 2024
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Summary:"Shows that Creek headmen came from matrilineal clans and small towns that counted on experienced leaders to address the dangers in the Native South from the mid-eighteenth century to the Redstick War. Headmen mitigated those dangers by forming coalitions within and across the provinces and communities. This created a riverine form of leadership which inspired coalition-building and guaranteed community influence in Creek affairs."
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xii, 225 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780806193274
9780806193267