THE TREATIES OF NORTH AMERICA: A Chronological Record of Agreements Between Indigenous Nations, Colonial Governments, and the United States Paperback – March 18, 2026

For more than four centuries, treaties shaped the foundation of what is now known as North America. Long before the United States emerged as a nation, Indigenous governments exercised sovereignty—negotiating agreements with European powers and later the U.S. government over land, trade, peace, and survival.The Treaties of North America is one of the most comprehensive chronological records ever assembled, bringing together treaties, agreements, and negotiations across regions including the Southeast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southwest, and Pacific.Drawing from primary documents, historical records, and firsthand accounts, this volume exposes the full scope of treaty-making—revealing not only the promises made, but the patterns of pressure, displacement, and resistance that followed.Inside this volume, readers will discover:• A detailed chronological register of treaties spanning centuries• Regional treaty systems broken down across the United States• Context behind each agreement, including political and military pressures• Primary source insights and documented historical accounts• The legal and historical foundation of Indigenous sovereigntyThis is more than a historical reference—it is a record of nation-to-nation relationships, a testament to survival, and a critical resource for understanding the true history of this land. Read more