Explores the history of the native peoples of North America, from the early arrival of humans from Asia and their migration through the continent, the first and subsequently devastating contacts with European explorers and settlers, to the present day plight of the surviving tribes and their attempts to adapt to modern society.

"A Cartographica book."

Settling the hemisphere -- First contacts -- Allies and subjects: Indians in the colonial world -- Native Americans in imperial wars -- Native Americans in an age of revolution -- American nations, 1815-65 -- Conquest, 1865-1900 -- Survival and renaissance, 1900-2002.