Tecumseh

One of the most important Native American leaders in history the Shawnee leader Tecumseh protested land cession and was a major catalyst of the Battle of Tippecanoe. He harnessed the tradition of American Indian pan-tribal unity to become the most important symbol of multi-national Native American identity and resistance in North America. This in-depth accessible treatment explores the life of a key figure in Native American battle-lore who figures prominently in U.S. history curricula.Lively narrative chapters explore the Shawnee culture Tecumseh''s childhood the transformation of his brother Tenskwatawa into The Prophet his creation of a pan-tribal movement the War of 1812 and his legacy in history and popular culture.