Crafting History in the Northern Plains: A Political Economy of the Heart River Region, 1400-1750

Archaeological methods and data are central to understanding trans-Columbian histories, as explored in this work. It presents a regional synthesis of communities situated at the confluence of the Heart and Missouri rivers, focusing on the Mandan people who inhabited the area for over five centuries. Mark D. Mitchell highlights the significance of these archaeological insights in crafting a more comprehensive historical narrative of the Northern Plains.