Parallel or intersecting tracks? The history of the US West and comparative settler colonialism

Through mapping her own scholarly journey, Margaret Jacobs explores the possibilities of engagement between historians of the US West and scholars of settler colonialism. By connecting to the vibrant scholarship on settler colonialism and pursuing comparative work, western US historians might further reveal how developments in the western US were linked to global trends and processes. At the same time, delving into the complex history of the US West could enrich settler colonial scholarship.