Wounded Knee : party politics and the road to an American massacre /
Richardson, Heather Cox.
New York : Basic Books,
c2010.
Argues the fierce partisanship, heated political rhetoric, and an irresponsible, profit-driven media were responsible for the massacre of three hundred Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-353) and index.
A new nation, a new economy -- A divided nation -- The westward "march of civilization" -- Managing the west -- A season of desperation -- Once set in motion -- The massacre -- The aftermath.
Argues the fierce partisanship, heated political rhetoric, and an irresponsible, profit-driven media were responsible for the massacre of three hundred Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee.
Wounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890.