"The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War" by Annie Heloise Abel is a historical analysis exploring Native American roles in the Civil War, particularly from the early 20th century. The story shows how different tribes became allies or enemies of the Union and Confederate armies, impacting the war's social and military events. The book starts with the unsteady alliance between Native Americans and the Confederacy, noting the Battle of Pea Ridge as a crucial moment. It explains how the Confederacy tried to get support from Indian tribes but struggled with keeping those alliances strong, especially during battles. The initial parts give a thorough look at the plans of Confederate and Union leaders, how Indian soldiers were put into action, and what these Native American forces did well or poorly in the Civil War. It highlights the difficult mix of political and military moves and points out the important, though often ignored, contributions of Native people during this time.
The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War
By Annie Heloise Abel
During America's most terrible conflict, some of the nation's first people became players on both sides of the fight.
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About the AuthorAnnie Heloise Abel was among the earliest professional historians to study Native Americans. She was one of the first thirty women in the United States to earn a PhD in history. One of the ablest historians of her day, Abel was an expert on the history of British and American Indian policies. As another historian has put it: "She was the first academically trained historian in the United States to consider the development of Indian-white relations and, although her focus was narrowly political and her methodology almost entirely archival-based, in this she was a pioneer."
Annie Heloise Abel was among the earliest professional historians to study Native Americans. She was one of the first thirty women in the United States to earn a PhD in history. One of the ablest historians of her day, Abel was an expert on the history of British and American Indian policies. As another historian has put it: "She was the first academically trained historian in the United States to consider the development of Indian-white relations and, although her focus was narrowly political and her methodology almost entirely archival-based, in this she was a pioneer."
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