Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi (Penguin Library of American Indian History)
Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi explores the rise of this monumental Native American urban center. Through archaeological insights, Timothy R. Pauketat reveals the sophisticated society that flourished along the river, contributing to our understanding of pre-Columbian history in the Penguin Library of American Indian History.
About This Book
Cahokia stands as a remarkable example of pre-Columbian urban development in North America, located along the Mississippi River. The book delves into the archaeological evidence that reveals its complex society and cultural achievements.
As part of the Penguin Library of American Indian History, it provides insights into the indigenous peoples who built and inhabited this great city, highlighting their engineering and social structures.
Author Timothy R. Pauketat draws on historical and scientific research to illuminate Cahokia's role in shaping ancient American civilizations.
The narrative connects Cahokia's legacy to broader themes in Native American history, offering a window into a thriving metropolis long before European contact.
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