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Greed, misunderstanding, and resentment characterized the relationship between early white settlers moving west and the Native American peoples of the Great Pla

Traces the history of the U.S. Army's campaign against the Native American population during the nineteenth century, describing major battles and legendary figu

The Plains Indian Wars were not like most other wars: there were few large battles, and they took place across a huge but sparsely populated region. So why are

Bringing together Custer, Sherman, Grant, and other fascinating military and political figures, as well as great native leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bul

William Nester examines causes and effects of this little-known war, drawing the reader into the complex political and economic climate of the time. The Arikara