Bøker av BD Lookingbill

* An accessible and authoritative overview of the scholarship that has shaped our understanding of one of the most iconic battles in the history of the American West* Combines contributions from an array of respected scholars, historians, and battlefield scientists* Outlines the political and cultural conditions that laid the foundation for the Centennial Campaign and examines how George Armstrong Custer became its figurehead* Provides a detailed analysis of the battle maneuverings at Little Bighorn, paying special attention to Indian testimony from the battlefield* Concludes with a section examining how the Battle of Little Bighorn has been mythologized and its pervading influence on American culture

American Military History presents a series of primary documents relating to America's armed forces from the colonial period to the present. Collectively, the documents consider military affairs in relation to the cultural, social, political, economic, and territorial development of the United States.