The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History

by Walter C. Fleming

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment—both historical and recent—under the US government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.

Genres: History, Native American, Nonfiction

311 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Anthony Zappia]

A very good introduction to Native American history and culture. And a great read to boot. The author, Walter Fleming, has certainly created a very readable account of Native American history. The one thing this book is sadly missing is Maps! Maps! Maps!
Maps would have been a great way to explain and show where and when Native Americans moved. For a non-American like myself it would have been a very big help. I would have given this book a 5/5 if it had maps.

[Anne Marshall]

Quite interesting, but definitely lagged in parts.