Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-341) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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From enemy to hero -- Moctezuma -- Metacom -- Pontiac -- Logan -- The Natchez -- The Pueblo revolt -- Tecumseh.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The leaders of anti-colonial wars of resistance - Metacom, Pontiac, Tecumseh and Cuauhtemoc - spread fear across the frontiers of North America. However, after their defeat, they became martyrs. Gordon Sayre analyses the tragedies and epics written aboutthese leaders and explores their own speeches and strategies.
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Indian chief as tragic hero.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
American drama (Tragedy)-- History and criticism.
American literature-- History and criticism.
Heroes in literature.
Indians in literature.
Indians of North America-- Historiography.
Indians of North America-- Kings and rulers-- Biography-- History and criticism.