Lincoln and the Indians: Civil War Policy and Politics
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.36 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0873518756 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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This excellent volume should be acquired by Illinoisans interested in the Lincoln Presidency and should be required by professors as supplemental reading for college students." -- Raymond E. "A fine volume. Hauser, Journal of Illinois History "Undoubtedly the best book published on Indian affairs in the years of Lincoln's presidency." -- Henry E. The author makes his case with clear prose, impressive research, and thoughtful analysis that illuminates the historical process at its best. Fritz, American Historical Review "Nichols does a superb job of probing the multiple factors and the complex interrelationship of events that produced Lincoln's Indian policy during the Civil War." -- American Indian Quarterly "Provocative and original Nichols has given us a valuable study of a wretched side of the Lincoln era, one that specialists and generalists alike can no longer ignore." -- Stephen B. Oates, Journal
Providing a critical perspective on Lincoln's role, Nichols sets forth an especially incisive analysis of the trial of participants in the Dakota War of 1862 in Minnesota and Lincoln's role in sparing the lives of most of those who were convicted." — James M. This book tells that story, and it should be required reading at all educational institutions." —Sheldon Wolfchild, independent filmmaker, artist, and actor"Undoubtedly the best book published on Indian affairs in the years of Lincoln's presidency." —American Historical Review. The United States was bo
A Chapter in a History of Sadness This is a paperback reprint of a book published in 1978. The message today is as timely as it was then -- or, for that matter as it was during Civil War America. Professor Nichols book is a good overview of Indian policy during the Civil War-- an often overlooked part of the Lincoln story.The book begins with an overview of the system of Indian administration as it had developed by 1860. It was dominated by the political spoils system and by corruption resulting from the power accorded to the Indian agents. As a master of the art of pragmatic politics, Lincoln used the system --. "An Account of the Indian Wars of Lincoln" according to Carl Robinson. While Abraham Lincoln's Administration was consumed by the Civil War it is important to note that there were several side incidents. There was a tussle with Japan, there were some issues with France over their troops in Mexico, and there were terrible Indian wars, the worst being in Minnesota.This book is the doctoral thesis of Professor David A. Nichols. He writes about Lincoln's Indian Policy. To sum it up, Lincoln's Indian Policy was a continuation of the policy of his predecessors. The Government made treaties with the Indians in exchange for land, moved the Indians to a res. Now this is History!! Karen Krueger It is time to learn what really happened in our nation's history. David Nichols has done an excellent job teaching about Minnesota History and particularly how it brought so much suffering and devastation to the Dakota People.