The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History is a sweeping work of history by Ned Blackhawk, a historian and member of the Western Shoshone. Covering roughly five centuries, from Spanish colonial exploration to the rise of Native self-determination in the late twentieth century, the book argues that Native peoples are among the most enduring forces in American history, even though most accounts of the nation's past have placed Europeans and their descendants at the center. Blackhawk shows how the struggles, survival and renewal of Native nations shaped the United States at every stage, from colonial wars and westward expansion to the growth of federal power and modern policy. The result is a reframing of the American story for general readers and students alike. It won the 2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction.