Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface and Acknowledgments vii
4. A Note on Terminology xiii
5. Introduction 1
6. The Historical Context 18
7. Structure and Function of the Covenant Chain Treaty Relationship 67
8. Reputation and the Role of Key Agents 106
9. The Transcultural, Transhistorical Ethic of the Covenant Chain 157
10. Epilogue 193
11. Notes 197
12. Bibliography 211
13. Index 217