“If the European discovery had been delayed for a century or two, it is possible that the Aztec in Mexico or the Iroquois in North America would have established strong native states capable of adopting European war tactics and maintaining their independence to this day, as Japan kept her independence from China.”
Quote by Samuel Eliot Morison
Work
The Oxford history of the American people
This book offers a detailed and scholarly examination of the history of the United States, covering a wide range of historical periods and events, as interpreted by experts from Oxford University. more
Author
Samuel Eliot Morison
Samuel Eliot Morison was an American historian renowned for his studies in maritime history. His work 'History of the United States Navy' is a classic in the field of maritime history, having a profound impact on subsequent generations. more
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