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American Heritage History of the Indian Wars

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American Heritage History of the Indian Wars

By: Robert M. Utley, Wilcomb E. Washburn
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Acclaimed historians Robert M. Utley and Wilcomb E. Washburn examine both small battles and major wars - from the Native rebellion of 1492 to Crazy Horse and the Sioux War to the massacre at Wounded Knee.

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Detailed History • Balanced Narrative • Excellent Overview • Good Storytelling • Educational Content
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I found this to be a timely and full
introduction to the history of European and U.S. military conflicts with Native Americans, beginning with the 17th century and ending at the burial of Sitting Bull. One needs to realize that this book does not continue into the 20th or 21st centuries. What it does do, hwever, it does well. Utley is a master of the historian's craft, and a good storyteller as well. The tragic story is told with an eye toward participants on both sides, and it reveals how many of the contacts and betrayals are motivated by greed, fear, misunderstanding, envy, and simple human ignorance. At times events are seen to be caused by human malevolence, and at other times by sheer accident. However, there is nobility and heroism throughout the story as well, and both Native American and those of European heritage are lifted up. It may be a misconstrual on my part, but there appear to be more of the former ethnic groups than the latter.

Excellent intro to the subject

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All historical accounts require some filtering of language to see through biases and deciphering of what really happened. Definitely told from a white frontiersman sort of perspective, but did contain sone historical accounts of dates, incidents, combatants, commanding officers, numbers killed, etc. Any studious person can find value in at least some of the content.

The author was easy to understand at increased reading speed. I took more notes than normal & still learned a few more things about historical figures & Federal Government Activity. Story jumps around a bit.

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I have been searching for a real and detailed history of the American Indian history and the relationship with the whites.
This book has given a eye full. I was able to get stories from my grandparents and histories from other sources, but they were just fragments.
This book has taught me much. It is a great read and I will read it again later.

A true detailed history of the American Indians.

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It showed the lifestyle of white men and Indians in the late 20th century
And describes Indian life what is the word appearance for me?

White man’s can I have you set up over here I’ll h White man’s greed

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Excellent read. Very well researched and interesting. It covers many important points about the history of
this country that should always be remembered.

Recommended

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It’s a good book. Just some history is not correct and the pronunciation on some things is off

A good listen

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Anyone who enjoys American History will value this book. Very informative and interesting. I highly recommend.

great read

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An excellent overview of the dismal saga of broken promises and degradation set in a balanced narrative.

Utley is the best Non Native Historian

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Our authors set off with some spectacularly silly generalizations. Europeans of the High Renaissance were apparently “clever barbarians” in the eyes of the Chinese who knew nothing about them. They seem not to understand that the term “barbarian” is just a standard way of referring to foreigners. Dominant global naval technology is not “cleverness.” Nor is the Sistine Chapel. No, Europe was not poor compared to Japan : Italy had the highest per capita GDP in the world in 1500 ( see Angus Maddison, you goobers ). They had the world’s most sophisticated banking system. Once you set the stage so incompetently you reveal a moralistic agenda which is all too obvious. All too typical of American academics alas. This means that everything that follows is slightly cartoonish. A shame. It’s not poorly or devoid of interesting fact, just devoid of shrewd depth.

Entertaining but somewhat glib

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I believe the author was totally biased, The more I read the worst it got.


Worst book I have ever read in my life.

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