| Description |
ix, 172 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 24 cm |
| ISBN |
9781845198008 hardback : alkaline paper |
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9781845198015 paperback : alkaline paper |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Prairie culture and military conquest -- The United States Army and the Indians -- Warrior prowess and political power in plains Indian societies -- The Red River War: the campaign to the benefit of the army -- Crazy Horse and the question of Native American military leadership -- Winning the war, losing the peace? -- Early reservation life: revenge -- From the Dawes Act to the Indian Recognition Act: survival. |
| Library Class |
History TA440
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895.
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West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
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