Books by John D. McDermott

From 1860 to 1890 the United States military engaged in war after war with the indigenous peoples of the West. This work explains circumstances underlying the encounters and analyzes the significance of events.

A celebrated warrior who led his people to victory on the battlefield, Red Cloud was also a skilled diplomat who transitioned the Oglala Sioux to reservation life. In Red Cloud: Oglala Legend, John D. McDermott examines Red Cloud's early years, his rise to prominence, and his struggle to protect his people from cultural domination.