{"title":"William S. Kiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound works of William S. Kiser, an esteemed historian with a keen focus on the complexities of American history. His scholarly contributions illuminate pivotal yet often overlooked aspects of historical narratives, particularly in the realm of frontier encounters and military engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKiser's meticulous research delves into the intricate dynamics between indigenous populations and settlers, offering readers a nuanced perspective on America's formative years. His book, \u003cem\u003eThe Business of Killing Indians\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling examination of the economic, political, and social factors surrounding conflicts with Native American communities. This work not only provides historical insights but also encourages reflection on the enduring impacts of these historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, Kiser's collection is a gateway to understanding the multifaceted narratives that have shaped modern America. Each book in his collection is a testament to Kiser's dedication to uncovering and presenting history with authenticity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-business-of-killing-indians-by-william-s-kiser-9780300275285","title":"The Business of Killing Indians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Business of Killing Indians\u003c\/em\u003e by William S. Kiser explores how colonial conquest was driven by state-sponsored, profit-driven campaigns to murder and mutilate Indian peoples in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-1600s through the late 1800s, states sponsored scalp bounties and volunteer campaigns to murder and mutilate thousands of Indians throughout North America. Since central governments in Amsterdam, Paris, London, Mexico City, and Washington, DC, failed to provide adequate military support and financial resources for colonial frontier defence, administrators in regional capitals such as New York, Québec City, New Orleans, Boston, Ciudad Chihuahua, Austin, and Sacramento took matters into their own hands. At different times and in almost every part of the continent, they paid citizens for killing Indians, taking Indians captive, scalping or beheading Indians, and undertaking other forms of performative violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs militant operatives and civilians alike struggled to prevail over Indigenous forces they considered barbaric and savage, they engaged in not just plundering, slaving, and killing but also dismembering corpses for symbolic purposes and for profit. Although these tactics mostly failed in their intent to exterminate populations, state sponsorship of indiscriminate violence took a significant demographic toll by flooding frontier zones with murderous units whose campaigns diminished Indigenous power, reduced tribal populations, and forced weakened survivors away from traditional homelands. High wages for volunteer campaigning, along with cash bounties for Indian body parts and the ability to take captives and keep valuable plunder, promoted a state-sponsored profit opportunity for civilians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000769822956,"sku":"9780300275285","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24750593482294.jpg?v=1763303295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/william-s-kiser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}