44 pages 1 hour read

Vine Deloria Jr.

Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1969

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Vine Deloria Jr.'s Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto receives praise for its powerful critique of U.S. policies toward Native Americans and its witty, incisive prose. Reviewers commend its historical insights and passionate advocacy, though some note it feels dated in parts. Overall, it's a compelling, influential read in Native American studies.

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Who Should Read Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto?

A reader who enjoys Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto by Vine Deloria Jr. is likely interested in Native American history, ethnic studies, and social justice. Similar in audience to Howard Zinn's A People’s History of the United States, this book appeals to those seeking critical perspectives on U.S. history and Indigenous issues.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Anthropology
Topics
Anthropology
History: World
History: U.S.
Themes
Identity: Indigenous
Society: Colonialism
Society: Nation