The Sioux: The Dakota and Lakota Nations

by Guy E. Gibbon

This book covers the entire historical range of the Sioux, from their emergence as an identifiable group in late prehistory to the year 2000. The author has studied the material remains of the Sioux for many years. His expertise combined with his informative and engaging writing style and numerous photographs create a compelling and indispensable book.

Genres: History, Anthropology

336 pages, Hardcover

First published December 20, 2002

Reviews

[Jessica DeWitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful and readable overview of the history of Dakota and Lakota peoples that addresses the complexities and challenges of writing such a history. One complaint is that he does not address the history of these people across the border in Canada. He acts like modern borders are sufficient for understanding this past history.

[Anise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate that the book begins with an admonition on the limitations of history and ethnography as a field, and for the reader to keep these limitations in mind as they read the rest of the book.

[Thomas Simard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a great deal from this wonderful, well-researched book. Although at times academic, it’s a book I’d recommend to anyone wanting to understand the Sioux and their history.