Myths and Realities of Caribbean History (Caribbean

Myths and Realities of Caribbean History (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory)

This book seeks to debunk eleven popular and prevalent myths about Caribbean history. Using archaeological evidence, it corrects many previous misconceptions promulgated by history books and oral tradition as they specifically relate to the pre-Colonial and European-contact periods. It informs popular audiences, as well as scholars, about the current state of archaeological/historical research in the Caribbean Basin and asserts the value of that research in fostering a better understanding of the regionâ€™s past.
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Contrary to popular belief, the history of the Caribbean did not begin with the arrival of Europeans in 1492. It actually started 7,000 years ago with the infusion of Archaic groups from South America and the successive migrations of other peoples from Central America for about 2,000 years thereafter. In addition to discussing this rich cultural diversity of the Antillean past, Myths and Realities of Caribbean History debates the misuse of terms such as â€œArawakâ€ and â€œCiboneys,â€ and the validity of Carib cannibalism allegations.
Country USA
Brand University Alabama Press
Manufacturer University Alabama Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 76 illustrations
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780817355340
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Myths and Realities of Caribbean History (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory)