Peter Cozzens’ The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West offers a comprehensive and balanced account of the prolonged conflict between Native American tribes and the U.S. government from 1862 to 1891. Drawing on extensive primary sources, Cozzens provides a nuanced perspective on both the indigenous resistance and the military campaigns that sought to suppress it. The narrative encompasses significant events such as the Sioux Uprising, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre, presenting them within the broader context of westward expansion and its impact on Native communities. While some critics note that the book occasionally lacks emotional intensity, it is praised for its scholarly rigor and fair treatment of all parties involved. Cozzens' work has been recognized with the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History, underscoring its contribution to understanding this complex chapter of American history.