I am interested in learning what the everyday people--natives and colonials alike--did, thought, felt during the time of Columbus. I'm looking for a survey for lay audiences. Zinn's work is likely the most popular on the topic, but I have come to learn he does not have the best reputation among people who know infinitely more about the topic than I do.

However, when looking for an alternative, there haven't been very many suggestions in the sub's history--just a lot of topics and comments decrying his poor scholarship.

I'd love to have recommendations to read over the fall break.