The Comanches
A History, 1706-1875
Published on 1. August 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
588 pages
978-0-8032-7792-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first in-depth historical study of Comanche social and political groups. Using the ethnohistorical method, Thomas W. Kavanagh traces the changes and continuities in Comanche politics from their earliest interactions with Europeans to their settlement on a reservation in present-day Oklahoma.
Reviews / Votes
"A historical encyclopedia of Comanche diplomacy. . . . No student of Southwest Native American history should overlook this book."-Southwestern Historical Quarterly "Soundly researched and solidly documented, this book includes painstaking analysis and comparisons of the sources. . . . Of interest to students of southwestern as well as Comanche history."-Choice "A stunning scholarly achievement. . . . This is a book that belongs on any Western historian's or writer's shelf."-Southwestern American Literature "This is a persuasive and comprehensive work, impressive in its detail and scope. . . . [It is] not likely to be superseded any time soon."-Journal of the WestMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lincoln
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illus., maps
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
913 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8032-7792-2 (9780803277922)
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Person
Thomas W. Kavanagh is curator of collections at the William Hammond Mathers Museum at Indiana University.