BOOK BRIEF

God's Red Son: the Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America

Louis S. Warren
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God's Red Son: the Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Louis S. Warren

God's Red Son: the Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Western
Setting

America • 19th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History

US History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

149 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read God's Red Son: the Ghost Dance Religion and the Making of Modern America?

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.

4.2

149 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Western
Setting

America • 19th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History

US History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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