Charles C. Mann
What’s inside
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus is a non-fiction work by Charles C. Mann that explores the complex and advanced civilizations that existed in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. It challenges the traditional view that the Americas were sparsely populated with small nomadic tribes and presents evidence of thriving, sophisticated societies.
You’ll Learn
- Gaining a deeper understanding of history
- Challenging preconceived notions about pre-Columbian civilizations
- Understanding the impact of colonialism
- Learning about the resilience of Native American cultures
Key Points
- Pre-Columbian Americas were highly developed
- Large, sophisticated societies existed prior to Columbus
- The ‘pristine myth’ of the New World
- Impact of European diseases on Native populations
- Influence of Native civilizations on the modern world
- Challenging the traditional history
- The resilience of Native American cultures
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Students
- Researchers
- People interested in pre-Columbian history
- Anthropology students
About the author
Charles C. Mann is an award-winning science journalist. His work focuses on the intersection of science, technology and commerce. He has written for many publications, including The Atlantic Monthly and Science.