“America seemed a virgin land waiting for civilization. But Europe had made the wilderness it found; America was not a virgin, she was a widow.”
Quote by Ronald Wright
Work
Stolen Continents: Five Hundered Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas
Stolen Continents delves into the complex history of the Americas, examining the impact of European colonization and the indigenous peoples' responses to it throughout five centuries. more
Author
Ronald Wright
Ronald Wright is a renowned Canadian author known for his historical novels and essays. His works often delve into the relationship between humans and nature, as well as profound insights into the course of human civilization. more
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Source: History of the United States: From the Discovery of the American Continent
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