| 1492 and All That |
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| Politcal Manipulations of History |
| By Robert Royal |
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| Posted: Sunday, September 27, 1992 |
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| Contemporary critics of Columbus, who see him as the progenitor of five hundred years of evil Western imperialism and domination in the world often give the impression that they have just discovered some of the unfortunate facts of American past.For them, these facts totally discredit the “myth” of American exceptionalism and of the United States as a just society.At the other extreme, many defenders of Columbus – and, by extension , of the American experiment – seem to regard any criticism of the United States as a prelude to total denunciation.Spurning the false idealism and bland caricatures of historical actors that distort the arguments of both sides, Robert Royal survey the available facts and political positions about Columbus and his legacy and seeks to find the truth among them.His provocative analysis recommends a better-balanced reading of our past and a wise use of that base for determining our common future.
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| University Press of America |
| Lanham, MD |
| Published: September 1992 |
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| Available for Purchase |
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| Hardcover |
| ISBN: 0896331741 |
| Page Count: 150 |
| Price: $19.00 |
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