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Encyclopedia of Indian Wars.
Gregory F. Michno.
Acclaimed independent history scholar Gregory Michno has created a
chronological listing of every significant fight between Indians and the United
States Army, as well as better-known Indian battles with civilian emigrants.
This detailed study is more than a reference book: it’s an illuminating
portrayal of a violent era and a compelling examination of the machinations of
frontier warfare.
In this unique survey Michno not only presents vivid accounts of 675 fights, but
also sorts and analyzes the data to reveal patterns and draw conclusions, some
of which challenge the current orthodoxy among historians. For example, Michno
refutes the revisionist claim that the “wild” West is a myth, that the frontier
was no more violent than any other time or place in American history. His
investigation of the frequent conflicts and high body counts shows that the
frontier’s notoriety was indeed well deserved.
Photographs and detailed maps accompany the text to pinpoint battle sites. In
addition to the book’s general index, two supplementary indexes allow readers to
look up battles by state and by tribe. Contains 50 photographs, 19 maps, 6
tables, notes, appendix, bibliography, and three indexes. 480 pages.
ISBN: 0-87842-468-7. #MOPR1141 cloth$28.00
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