Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory
Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020396
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1830s
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Politics & Government•
World History2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory by Claudio Saunt examines the federally enforced removal of individuals from Indigenous nations in the 1830s. The book explores the systemic displacement policies and the economic and political motivations behind them, shedding light on a significant yet often overlooked aspect of United States history.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Unworthy Republic by Claudio Saunt is widely praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, offering a harrowing account of the forced removal of Native Americans. Critics commend its detailed examination of policies and personal stories. Some note it is dense, but find its scholarly depth rewarding. Overall, it’s an impactful historical expose.
Who Should Read Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory?
Readers interested in American history, indigenous studies, and social justice will appreciate Unworthy Republic. Fans of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States will find compelling insights on Native American dispossession.
2,327 ratings
Loved it
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396
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1830s
•
Politics & Government•
World History2020
Adult
18+ years
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