{"title":"Benjamin Madley","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound and meticulously researched works of \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Madley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished historian who profoundly deepens our understanding of American history. Known for his in-depth exploration of complex and sensitive topics, Madley sheds light on historical events that have shaped and defined cultures and nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eAn American Genocide\u003c\/em\u003e, critically examines the 19th-century policies and actions that led to the near-total destruction of California's Indigenous peoples. Through comprehensive investigation and compelling narrative, Madley brings to light stories often overlooked in mainstream history. A must-read for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e themes, his books provide a deeper insight into the intricate tapestry of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Benjamin Madley's works to navigate the challenging questions of historical injustice and to appreciate the complexity of past and present societal structures. His scholarly yet accessible style ensures that readers of all backgrounds can approach these significant topics with clarity and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-american-genocide-by-benjamin-madley-9780300230697","title":"An American Genocide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first full account of the government-sanctioned genocide of California Indians under United States rule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2016 \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e Book Award for History and a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e Editors’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Gruesomely thorough. . . . Others have described some of these campaigns, but never in such strong terms and with so much blame placed directly on the United States government.”—Alexander Nazaryan, \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1846 and 1873, California’s Indian population plunged from perhaps 150,000 to 30,000. Benjamin Madley is the first historian to uncover the full extent of the slaughter, the involvement of state and federal officials, the taxpayer dollars that supported the violence, indigenous resistance, who did the killing, and why the killings ended. This deeply researched book is a comprehensive and chilling history of an American genocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadley describes pre-contact California and precursors to the genocide before explaining how the Gold Rush stirred vigilante violence against California Indians. He narrates the rise of a state-sanctioned killing machine and the broad societal, judicial, and political support for genocide. Many participated: vigilantes, volunteer state militiamen, U.S. Army soldiers, U.S. congressmen, California governors, and others. The state and federal governments spent at least $1,700,000 on campaigns against California Indians. Besides evaluating government officials' culpability, Madley considers why the slaughter constituted genocide and how other possible genocides within and beyond the Americas might be investigated using the methods presented in this groundbreaking book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000535564524,"sku":"9780300230697","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24304713482294.jpg?v=1763281998"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/benjamin-madley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}