American Indian Wars: The Essential Reference Guide Paperback – April 30, 2026

Providing an indispensable overview of the American Indian Wars, this book focuses on Native American tribes and warriors and their varying responses to the onslaught of European colonists and American settlers in the centuries following contact. An extensive overview of the Indian Wars, from the arrival of the Europeans until 1890. This workfocuses primarily on Native American tribes and warriors and their role in battles and campaigns against other Native Americans and Europeans/Americans. Including A-Z entries ranging from European/American leaders and soldiers to the Trail of Tears, and everything in between. The introduction provides a broad overview of the Indian Wars and considers whether they should be considered genocide. The bibliography focuses on the most important works published on the Indian Wars. Each entry includes a list of references for readers to consult. The book ends with a collection of primary source documents that span this time period. Read more