Seven Generations of Iroquois Leadership: The Six Nations Since 1800 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780815631897)

In Seven Generations of Iroquois Leadership, Laurence M. Hauptman traces the past 200 years of the Six Nations' history through the lens of the remarkable leaders who shaped it. Focusing on the distinct qualities of Iroquois leadership, Hauptman reveals how the Six Nations have survived in the face of overwhelming pressure. Celebrated figures such as Governor Blacksnake, Cornelius Cusick, and Deskaheh are juxtaposed with less well-known but nonetheless influential champions of Iroquoian culture and sovereignty such as Dinah John. Hauptman's survey includes over thirty contemporary women, highlighting the important role female leaders have played in Iroquois survival throughout history to the present day. The book offers historical and contemporary portraits of leaders from all six Iroquois nations and all regions of modern-day Iroquoia.

Author: Laurence M. Hauptman
ISBN-10: 0815631898
ISBN-13: 9780815631897
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2008
Pages: 326
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 10/17/2008 pg. 21
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 55
Choice 03/01/2009