Becoming Walata is a pre-colonial history of social identity in Walata; an oasis in the southwestern Sahara.
#780899 in Books 2015-01-27 2015-01-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.50 x 6.50l; .0 #File Name: 031610003X480 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A comprehensive and insightful look at religion's impact on American historyBy Lawrence E. SchneiderAn outstanding reexamination and description of traditional or accepted American history. One Nation; Under Gods is a well researched book. Like any good author of history; Peter Manseau; does an excellent task of researching into the lives of the history makers and their commonly known and accepted actions. However; he goes much deeper; and also includes people and events normally hidden from history's gaze but essential to the True understanding of History. In summary - I found the book a fascinating; comprehensive; and realistic exploration of American history and religion's role.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Eye-opening on American history...By Raoul JThis did not disappoint. It's well-written and well organized; each chapter detailing a particular non-mainstream religious influence that has been largely ignored by the American homeland mythology of 'one land united under a single God' i.e. a Protestant white father figure dispensing grace to only the 'chosen'. This kind of book should be mandatory reading in high-school history classes; it would help improve the lack of historical education we see such glaring examples of every day. The author doesn't overdo it or counter-proselytize but presents well-researched facts often buried deep and hidden in our history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Essential ReadingBy Leo GlennMy favorite history books are the ones that recount a familiar period of history from a completely new; paradigm-altering perspective. Manseau does this masterfully; skillfully weaving the personal histories of many fascinating and ultimately important characters into a cohesive story about the pluralistic origins of this country. He is a beautiful writer. I found myself rereading passages for the sheer pleasure of it. This is an important book; and I don't say that lightly. The clarity and perspective he provides are so desperately needed in our increasingly polarized and sectarian society. I hope it achieves the popularity it deserves.
