Sitting Bull and the paradox of Lakota nationhood

Anderson, Gary Clayton 1948- (Author).

Summary: "In this newly revised biography, Gary C. Anderson offers a new interpretation of Sitting Bull's conflict with General George Custer at Little Big Horn, and details the events and life experiences that ultimately led Sitting Bull into battle. Incorporating the latest scholarship, Anderson profiles this military and spiritual leader of the Lakota people, a man who remained a staunch defender of his nation and way of life until his untimely death."--BOOK JACKET.

Record details

ISBN: 9780321421920
ISBN: 0321421922
Physical Description: xiii, 208 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
print
Edition: [3rd ed. ?].
Publisher: New York : Pearson/Longman, ©2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Third edition." Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Lakota nationhood and the Wasicun invasion -- Sitting Bull's Tiospaye and the formulation of Sioux leadership -- Sitting Bull and the defense of the Lakota homeland -- Escape to Canada -- Standing Rock and the ghost dance revival : the end of Lakota nationhood (1881-1890).