JOURNAL ARTICLE

Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America by Michael John Witgen (review).

Published In: Michigan Historical Review, 2025, v. 51, n. 1. P. 156 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Owens, Robert M. 3 of 3

Abstract

"Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America" by Michael John Witgen explores the forgotten story of the Indian Liberation Army in 1836, led by General James Dickson, seeking to establish a new republic in California for those with "Indian blood." Witgen delves into the complexities of identity and race in the Great Lakes region during the early nineteenth century, highlighting the struggles between the US government, white settlers, and Native peoples. The book sheds light on the political economy of plunder that benefited American citizens at the expense of Indigenous communities, offering a detailed examination of race and identity in the Early Republic. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Michigan Historical Review. 2025/03, Vol. 51, Issue 1, p156
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0890-1686
DOI:10.1353/mhr.2025.a958295
Accession Number:185233487
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