{"title":"Alejandra Dubcovsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Alejandra Dubcovsky collection, a compelling fusion of historical insight and cultural exploration. Alejandra Dubcovsky, an accomplished historian, specialises in the early modern Americas, where her meticulous research brings a fresh perspective to the narratives of the past. Her works invite readers to delve into the intricate tapestry of history, uncovering stories of communication, culture, and contact among diverse peoples and places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eTalking Back\u003c\/em\u003e. This book delves into the fascinating world of communication and interaction between indigenous populations and European settlers. Dubcovsky's work sheds light on the dynamic and often complex exchanges that shaped the political and social landscapes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing books from the Alejandra Dubcovsky collection, you'll embark on an enlightening journey through history. Her well-researched and engaging narratives provide readers with a deeper understanding of the interactions and influences that have marked crucial historical epochs. Perfect for both history enthusiasts and those new to the genre, her books offer a balanced mix of scholarly insight and accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"talking-back-by-alejandra-dubcovsky-9780300266122","title":"Talking Back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pathbreaking look at Native women of the early South who defined power and defied authority\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn artful, powerful book... [A] substantial contribution to our knowledge of women in the so-called ‘forgotten centuries’ of European colonialism in the southeast.”—Malinda Maynor Lowery, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lumbee Indians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA remarkable book. Alejandra Dubcovsky pursued relentless research to uncover the histories of women previously unseen, even unnamed. As Dubcovsky shows, they had names, they had families, they had lives that mattered. The historical landscape is transformed by their presence.”—Lisa Brooks, author of \u003ci\u003eOur Beloved Kin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian Alejandra Dubcovsky tells a story of war, slavery, loss, remembrance, and the women whose resilience and resistance transformed the colonial South. In exploring their lives she rewrites early American history, challenging the established male-centered narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDubcovsky reconstructs the lives of Native women—Timucua, Apalachee, Chacato, and Guale—to show how they made claims to protect their livelihoods, bodies, and families. Through the stories of the Native cacica who demanded her authority be recognized; the elite Spanish woman who turned her dowry and household into a source of independent power; the Floridiana who slapped a leading Native man in the town square; and the Black woman who ran a successful business at the heart of a Spanish town, Dubcovsky reveals the formidable women who claimed and used their power, shaping the history of the early South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000758157548,"sku":"9780300266122","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24658963482294.jpg?v=1763302379"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alejandra-dubcovsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}