The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West

by Peter Cozzens

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Book Overview: The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West

Bringing together Custer, Sherman, Grant, and other fascinating military and political figures, as well as great native leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Geronimo, this "sweeping work of narrative history" (San Francisco Chronicle) is the fullest account to date of how the West was won--and lost.

After the Civil War the Indian Wars would last more than three decades, permanently altering the physical and political landscape of America. Peter Cozzens gives us both sides in comprehensive and singularly intimate detail. He illuminates the intertribal strife over whether to fight or make peace; explores the dreary, squalid lives of frontier soldiers and the imperatives of the Indian warrior culture; and describes the ethical quandaries faced by generals who often sympathized with their native enemies. In dramatically relating bloody and tragic events as varied as Wounded Knee, the Nez Perce War, the Sierra Madre campaign, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn, we encounter a pageant of fascinating characters, including Custer, Sherman, Grant, and a host of officers, soldiers, and Indian agents, as well as great native leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Geronimo, and Red Cloud and the warriors they led.

The Earth Is Weeping is a sweeping, definitive history of the battles and negotiations that destroyed the Indian way of life even as they paved the way for the emergence of the United States we know today.

Product Information

ISBN-139780307948182
ISBN-100307948188
PublisherVintage
Publication Date2017-09-05
EditionReprint
Languageen
Pages592
Dimensionsin x in x in
Weight lbs

About the Author(s)

Peter Cozzens

Peter Cozzens is a highly acclaimed American author and historian whose works primarily focus on the American Civil War and American Indian Wars. With a knack for vivid historical storytelling, he has skillfully authored 17 books, several of which are considered definitive works in their fields. His publications include “The Earth is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West” and “This Terrible Sound: The Battle of Chickamauga," both achieving critical acclaim and contributing significantly to the historical literature on the subjects. Cozzens, a retired Foreign Service Officer, spent nearly three decades working for the U.S. Department of State, serving in diverse high-ranking missions worldwide. His diplomatic career exposed him to myriad cultures, locations, and historical contexts, enriching his understanding of complex geopolitical scenarios which has undeniably informed his historical narratives. Peter Cozzens is a member of the Society of American Historians, a prestigious organization that recognizes literary distinction in the writing of history and biography. His ability to bring historical figures and events to life with rigorous research and compelling prose has solidified his place as an influential figure in the field of American historical literature. Cozzens’ work marries detailed historical research with captivating storytelling, bringing pivotal moments in American history to life for readers.