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Explore our groundbreaking books that facilitate teaching across disciplines. To request an exam copy, click on “Request an Exam or Desk Copy” on the book page, and this will take you to our distributor's site where you can order your copy.Shaped by the West: A History of North America,

Across the United States, several places have made the switch in a growing movement to end the celebration of the Christopher Columbus in favor of honoring Indigenous communities and their resiliency in the face of violence by European explorers.