This overview is the first to examine trading in the last quarter of the twentieth century, when changes in both Navajo and white cultures led to the investigation of trading practices by the Federal Trade Commission, resulting in the demise of most traditional trading posts.

The most complete and current history of the largest American Indian nation in the U.S., based on extensive new archival research, traditional histories, interviews, and personal observation.

Using previously unpublished material, this book presents Navajo perspectives on key issues of land, community, education, rights, government, and identity.

Parallels the lives of Gatewood and Geronimo as events drive them toward their historic meeting in Mexico in 1886--a meeting that marked the beginning of the end of the last Apache war.

Studies the growth of Indian populations since 1900, showing why and how American Indian populations recovered in the 20th century.

Hatfield examines for the first time the military campaigns on both sides of the border against the Apaches and other native peoples during the late nineteenth century.

Provides the first broad survey of Native American contributions during the war, examining how military service led to hightened expectations for changes in federal Indian policy and their standard of living.

Using innovative methodologies and theories to rethink American Indian history, this book challenges previous scholarship about Native Americans and their communities.

A readable and succinct account of how Indians fared under their Spanish Franciscan colonizers.

A thrilling account of the bloody rebellion forged by the Pueblo Indians against the Spanish invaders.