A Companion to American Indian History captures the thematic breadth of Native American history over the last forty years. Twenty-five original essays by leading scholars in the field, both American Indian and non-American Indian, bring an exciting modern perspective to Native American histories that were at one time related exclusively by Euro-American settlers. Contains 25 original essays by leading experts in Native American history. Covers the breadth of American Indian history, including contacts with settlers, religion, family, economy, law, education, gender issues, and culture. Surveys and evaluates the best scholarship on every important era and topic. Summarizes current debates and anticipates future concerns.

Product Description: Most Americans know very little about Native America. For many, most of their knowledge comes from an amalgam of three sources―a barely remembered required history class in elementary school, Hollywood movies, and debates in the news media over casinos or sports mascots...read more

Explores the cultural discordance of non-Native Americans' outdated visions of powerful stereotypes of Native Americans, providing revealing accounts of unexpected things, including Native Americans singing in the opera and driving cars.

Looks at the ways Native Americans and their culture have become essential to the identity of the United States.