An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

Ever wonder what American history looks like from the other side? This summary flips the script on the familiar narrative of discovery and progress, revealing the story of the United States as a centuries-long colonialist project built on the land and lives of Indigenous peoples. You'll uncover the hidden policies and violent doctrines, from "Manifest Destiny" to modern-day legal battles, that were designed to eliminate Native populations. Discover the resilient Indigenous resistance that has fought back every step of the way and understand why this history is essential to grasping America's true foundation.

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is a highly respected historian, writer, and professor emerita of Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies at California State University, East Bay. Her lifelong commitment to social justice, rooted in her own rural Oklahoma upbringing and decades of activism, informs her groundbreaking work. This unique blend of personal history and scholarly rigor allows her to reframe American history from the vital perspective of its Indigenous peoples.