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Kiser's insights into the pre-Civil War conflicts in southern New Mexico are essential to a deeper understanding of the larger US-Apache war that culminated in the heroic resistance of Cochise, Victorio, and Geronimo.
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The Battle of the Rosebud may well be the largest Indian battle ever fought in the American West. Historian Paul Hedren presents the definitive account of this critical battle, from its antecedents in the Sioux campaign to its historic consequences.
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The Trade and Intercourse Acts were manipulated by Anglo-Americans who ensured the continuation of the very conflicts that... Læs mere
This is a story of extraordinary courage and sacrifice displayed in a series of battles that were fought and won... Læs mere
Art historian Sascha T. Scott examines the ways in which non-Pueblo and Pueblo artists advocated for American Indian cultures by confronting some of the cultural, legal, and political issues of the day.
Maya Sacred Geography and the Creator Deities is a detailed ethnohistorical analysis of Maya religion, cosmology, and ritual practice that convincingly... Læs mere