Description: The Comanches by Thomas W. Kavanagh Provides an in-depth historical study of Comanche social and political groups. Using the ethnohistorical method, the author traces the changes and continuities in Comanche politics from their earliest interactions with Europeans to their settlement on a reservation in Oklahoma. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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. Notes An in-depth, ethno-historical study of Comanche social and political groups from their earliest contact with Europeans to their settlement on a reservation Author Biography Thomas W. Kavanagh is curator of collections at the William Hammond Mathers Museum at Indiana University. Review "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 [It is] not likely to be superseded any time soon."--Journal of the West. "This book is a historical encyclopedia of Comanche diplomacy... No student of Southwest Native American history should overlook this book for its facts, figures, and the contribution toward making Comanche history more three-dimensional."--Southwestern Historical Quarterly. "Soundly researched and solidly documented, this book includes painstaking analysis and comparisons of the sources. When speculation proves necessary, Kavanagh carefully explains his reasoning. 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 historians or writers shelf if he or she is interested in painting the most feared and famous of the tribes of the Southern Plains with accurate and precise strokes."--Southwestern American Literature. "A significant and extensive exploration of the history of an adaptable people who defy description."--Western Historical Quarterly. The Comanche Indians are one of the most widely known yet least understood groups on the Plains. Although much has been published on Comanche history and culture, 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. Thomas W. Kavanagh is curator of collections at the William Hammond Mathers Museum at Indiana University. He has published articles in such journals as Visual Anthropology and Plains Anthropologist. Promotional An in-depth, ethno-historical study of Comanche social and political groups from their earliest contact with Europeans to their settlement on a reservation Review Text "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 historians or writers 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 West Review Quote "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 West. "This book is a historical encyclopedia of Comanche diplomacy. . . . No student of Southwest Native American history should overlook this book for its facts, figures, and the contribution toward making Comanche history more three-dimensional."-Southwestern Historical Quarterly. "Soundly researched and solidly documented, this book includes painstaking analysis and comparisons of the sources. When speculation proves necessary, Kavanagh carefully explains his reasoning. 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 historians or writers shelf if he or she is interested in painting the most feared and famous of the tribes of the Southern Plains with accurate and precise strokes."-Southwestern American Literature. "A significant and extensive exploration of the history of an adaptable people who defy description."-Western Historical Quarterly. The Comanche Indians are one of the most widely known yet least understood groups on the Plains. Although much has been published on Comanche history and culture, 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. Thomas W. Kavanagh is curator of collections at the William Hammond Mathers Museum at Indiana University. He has published articles in such journals as Visual Anthropology and Plains Anthropologist. Details ISBN080327792X Author Thomas W. Kavanagh Short Title COMANCHES Pages 588 Language English ISBN-10 080327792X ISBN-13 9780803277922 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Imprint University of Nebraska Press Subtitle A History, 1706-1875 Place of Publication Lincoln Country of Publication United States Birth 1949 DOI 10.1604/9780803277922 UK Release Date 1999-08-01 AU Release Date 1999-08-01 NZ Release Date 1999-08-01 US Release Date 1999-08-01 Publisher University of Nebraska Press Series Studies in the Anthropology of North American Indians Publication Date 1999-08-01 DEWEY 305.8974 Illustrations Illus., maps Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159674045;
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Book Title: The Comanches
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Author: Thomas W. Kavanagh
Publication Name: The Comanches: a History, 1706-1875
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Subject: History
Publication Year: 1999
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Number of Pages: 588 Pages