Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-303) and index.
Contents
"The Law of Nations": The Doctrine of Discovery -- "With the Greatest Respect and Fidelity": The Trust Doctrine -- "Such an Outrage": The Doctrine of Plenary Power -- "Treaties as Covenants": The Doctrine of Reserved Rights -- "Justices Who Bent the Law": The Doctrine of Implied Repeals -- "No Reasonable Plea": Disclaimers in Tribal-State Relations -- "As It Was Intended": The Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity.
Summary
Presents Native American perspectives on tribal debates with the U.S. government, discussing the doctrine of discovery, plenary power, tribal-state relations, and other related topics.