The Comanche Empire - (The Lamar Western History) by Pekka Hamalainen (Paperback)

The Comanche Empire is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional narratives about colonial America and westward expansion.

By centering the story on the Comanche people, Hämäläinen reveals a previously unknown history of Native American power and agency in the region.

The book offers a fresh perspective on Southwestern history, drawing on extensive knowledge and deep insight to bring the Comanches' remarkable impact on the historical trajectory into sharp relief. With its meticulously researched and vividly detailed account of the Comanche empire, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Indigenous North America, the West, or colonization.

Hämäläinen's bold interpretation of Comanche history as a uniquely "Comanche" empire that challenged and dominated the southern plains for over a century forces a complete reevaluation of the various storms that brewed in the colonial Southwest. Don't miss out on this comprehensive and immensely informative volume, which has received widespread acclaim from scholars and readers alike.

The Comanche Empire is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationships between European and Native American societies in the region and the ways in which Indigenous peoples shaped the course of history.