An Enemy Such as This: Larry Casuse and the Fight for Native Liberation in One Family on Two Continents over Three Centuries

Larry Casuse and his family fought against settler colonial violence for generations, culminating in his death in 1973. An Enemy Such as This offers a Native-focused history of colonialism, from the Mexican war to European empires and Navajo activists in New Mexico.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Haymarket Books

The remarkable true story of an Indigenous family who fought back, over multiple generations, against the world-destroying power of settler colonial violence is presented in this text. Larry Casuse, just weeks before his tragic death in Gallup, New Mexico, in March of 1973, wrote that "never before have we faced an enemy such as this." An Enemy Such as This, for the first time, tells the history of that colonial enemy through the simultaneously epic and intimate story of Larry Casuse and those, like him, who fought against it.

From the genocidal Mexican war against the Apaches in the nineteenth century, through the collapse of European empires in the first half of the twentieth century, and culminating in the efforts of young Navajo activists and organizers in the second half of the twentieth century to confront settler colonialism in New Mexico, An Enemy Such as This offers a resolutely Native-focused history of colonialism.

This book delves into the complex and often overlooked history of Native resistance to colonialism. It highlights the struggles and sacrifices made by Indigenous peoples as they fought against the oppressive forces of European colonizers. Through the stories of individuals like Larry Casuse and others, the book sheds light on the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Native communities and the ongoing struggle for sovereignty and self-determination.

One of the key themes of the book is the resilience and adaptability of Indigenous peoples in the face of adversity. Despite the devastating effects of colonialism, Indigenous communities have continued to thrive and maintain their cultural practices and traditions. The book also explores the historical roots of settler colonialism and the ways in which it has shaped the modern world. It examines the economic, political, and social structures that have perpetuated colonialism and the ways in which they have marginalized and oppressed Indigenous peoples.

An Enemy Such as This is a powerful and important book that offers a fresh perspective on the history of colonialism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples and the importance of decolonization. The book provides a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on Indigenous studies and is a testament to the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities.

In conclusion, the remarkable true story of an Indigenous family who fought back, over multiple generations, against the world-destroying power of settler colonial violence is presented in this text. An Enemy Such as This offers a resolutely Native-focused history of colonialism, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices made by Indigenous peoples as they fought against the oppressive forces of European colonizers. Through the stories of individuals like Larry Casuse and others, the book sheds light on the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Native communities and the ongoing struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. This book is a powerful and important contribution to the growing body of literature on Indigenous studies and is a testament to the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642599770