Their spirit was unbreakable. Their history, unforgettable.
The Lakota Story is a powerful, unflinching account of one of the most iconic Native American nations in U.S. history — a people whose resistance, resilience, and reverence for the land shaped the very soul of the Great Plains.
Historian Gilbert A. Belle takes you deep into the heart of Lakota life — from sacred traditions and buffalo hunts to brutal battles and broken treaties. This book traces their rise as a dominant Plains nation, their legendary clashes with the U.S. Army, and the long shadow cast by colonization and betrayal.
Inside this definitive volume, you'll discover:
The rich cultural life of the Lakota before and after European contact
Iconic figures like Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Red Cloud
Pivotal events including the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre
The U.S. government's treaty violations and forced relocations
How the Lakota continue to fight for sovereignty, dignity, and cultural survival today
More than a timeline of events, The Lakota Story is a tribute to a people whose legacy of courage and endurance still echoes across history.
If you want to understand Native American history not as a footnote, but as a force — this is the book to read.
