American Heritage History of the Indian Wars

American Heritage Series

By: Robert M. Utley, Wilcomb E. Washburn

Narrated by: David Drummond

Acclaimed historians Robert M. Utley and Wilcomb E. Washburn examine both small battles and major wars - from the Native rebellion of 1492 to Crazy Horse and the Sioux War to the massacre at Wounded Knee.

©2015 American Heritage (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Excellent intro to the subject

I found this to be a timely and full
introduction to the history of European and U.S. military conflicts with Native Americans, beginning with the 17th century and ending at the burial of Sitting Bull. One needs to realize that this book does not continue into the 20th or 21st centuries. What it does do, hwever, it does well. Utley is a master of the historian's craft, and a good storyteller as well. The tragic story is told with an eye toward participants on both sides, and it reveals how many of the contacts and betrayals are motivated by greed, fear, misunderstanding, envy, and simple human ignorance. At times events are seen to be caused by human malevolence, and at other times by sheer accident. However, there is nobility and heroism throughout the story as well, and both Native American and those of European heritage are lifted up. It may be a misconstrual on my part, but there appear to be more of the former ethnic groups than the latter.

Middle of the Road Listen

All historical accounts require some filtering of language to see through biases and deciphering of what really happened. Definitely told from a white frontiersman sort of perspective, but did contain sone historical accounts of dates, incidents, combatants, commanding officers, numbers killed, etc. Any studious person can find value in at least some of the content.

The author was easy to understand at increased reading speed. I took more notes than normal & still learned a few more things about historical figures & Federal Government Activity. Story jumps around a bit.

A true detailed history of the American Indians.

I have been searching for a real and detailed history of the American Indian history and the relationship with the whites.
This book has given a eye full. I was able to get stories from my grandparents and histories from other sources, but they were just fragments.
This book has taught me much. It is a great read and I will read it again later.

White man’s can I have you set up over here I’ll h White man’s greed

It showed the lifestyle of white men and Indians in the late 20th century
And describes Indian life what is the word appearance for me?

Recommended

Excellent read. Very well researched and interesting. It covers many important points about the history of
this country that should always be remembered.

A good listen

It’s a good book. Just some history is not correct and the pronunciation on some things is off

great read

Anyone who enjoys American History will value this book. Very informative and interesting. I highly recommend.

Utley is the best Non Native Historian

An excellent overview of the dismal saga of broken promises and degradation set in a balanced narrative.

Entertaining but somewhat glib

Our authors set off with some spectacularly silly generalizations. Europeans of the High Renaissance were apparently “clever barbarians” in the eyes of the Chinese who knew nothing about them. They seem not to understand that the term “barbarian” is just a standard way of referring to foreigners. Dominant global naval technology is not “cleverness.” Nor is the Sistine Chapel. No, Europe was not poor compared to Japan : Italy had the highest per capita GDP in the world in 1500 ( see Angus Maddison, you goobers ). They had the world’s most sophisticated banking system. Once you set the stage so incompetently you reveal a moralistic agenda which is all too obvious. All too typical of American academics alas. This means that everything that follows is slightly cartoonish. A shame. It’s not poorly or devoid of interesting fact, just devoid of shrewd depth.

Worst book I have ever read in my life.

I believe the author was totally biased, The more I read the worst it got.