Hello, I'm wondering if there is any book that broadly covers the topic, or is at least a good starting point. This is the kind of history that feels absolutely buried, at least to me, I just know a few things here and there. I remember a friend of mine telling me about "A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies" and I hadn't realized how awful the Spanish had fully been, and I get a feeling there was some of that going on in the US most likely. Tbh I really only know a few events you learn in school or movies, like Wounded Knee, Trail of Tears, and the Navajo codetalkers. Wondering any good starting points on the history here.
The Series by Allan W Eckert starting with the Frontiersman is a must read. The first book is the best but they are all illuminating. They are written in narrative history form and they are quite long so settle in.
Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne is amazingly well written. The most powerful Native force the Comanche and the war with the U.S. Government.
Be warned. They describe in great details tortures, murder and rape. This includes kids so be warned that it is very rough. You may want to skip over those parts.