God's Red Son: the Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
496
Book • Nonfiction
America • 19th century
2017
Adult
18+ years
God's Red Son: The Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America by Louis S. Warren explores the transformative impact of the Ghost Dance movement on Indigenous peoples and American society in the late 19th century. The book examines how the movement influenced cultural and political dynamics, fostering a complex interplay between Indigenous visions and the emerging modern American identity.
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God's Red Son: The Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America by Louis S. Warren offers a compelling exploration of the Ghost Dance movement's impact on America. Praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, it situates the movement within broader socio-political contexts. Some critics note dense prose, but the insightful analysis prevails.
Scholars of Native American history and religious movements, who appreciate works like Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, will find God's Red Son captivating for its exploration of the Ghost Dance's influence on American identity. Readers interested in cultural intersections and historical narratives will also enjoy this book.
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Book • Nonfiction
America • 19th century
2017
Adult
18+ years
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