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Tecumseh and the Prophet

Tecumseh and the Prophet

The Shawnee Brothers Who Defied a Nation
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
992
Published
2020
Language
English
Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualReflectiveComplex
SurvivalRevengeBetrayalSacrifice

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Military History Biography

About the author

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Peter Cozzens

Peter Cozzens is a historian specializing in American history, particularly the American West and Native American conflicts. His notable works include Tecumseh y el Profeta and The Earth Is Weeping Lib/E. Readers turn to Cozzens for his clear, authoritative accounts of these complex historical periods.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Tecumseh and the Prophet based on real historical figures?

    Peter Cozzens's book meticulously details the lives and actions of Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa (the Prophet), who were actual historical figures central to Native American resistance against American expansion in the early 19th century. The narrative draws heavily on historical records and primary sources to reconstruct their story.