In June of 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame. The truth, however, was far more complex. This is the first book to relate the entire story, and the first to call upon all the research and findings of the past 25 years--which have changed significantly how this controversial event is perceived. It is also the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up--and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history.--From publisher description.

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In June 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his direct command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news of this devastating loss caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame.

The truth, however, is far more complex. A Terrible Glory is the first book to relate the entire story of this endlessly fascinating battle and the first to call upon all the pertinent research and findings of the past twenty-five years - which have significantly changed how this controversial event is perceived. Furthermore, it is the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history.

Scrupulously researched, A Terrible Glory will stand as a landmark work. Brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters - from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses Grant and Custer himself - this is history with the sweep of a great novel.

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History. Nonfiction. James Donovan's relentless research into the circumstances surrounding the now infamous events of June 1876 is meticulously pieced together in this ground-breaking novel, aimed at deciphering what really happened at Little Bighorn. With a cast of characters ranging from Ulysses S. Grant to Crazy Horse, narrator James Boles could easily have gone over-the-top. However, Boles offers a stern and informative reading that captures the incident with honesty and passion and relates Donovan's findings without vocal editorializing. Boles narrates in a gripping voice that offers slight yet distinct variations in tone and accent for many characters, creating a vivid and informative tableau. L.B. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine. HTML:

In June 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his direct command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news of this devastating loss caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame.

The truth, however, is far more complex. A Terrible Glory is the first book to relate the entire story of this endlessly fascinating battle and the first to call upon all the pertinent research and findings of the past twenty-five years - which have significantly changed how this controversial event is perceived. Furthermore, it is the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history.

Scrupulously researched, A Terrible Glory will stand as a landmark work. Brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters - from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses Grant and Custer himself - this is history with the sweep of a great novel.

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An analysis of the battle at Little Bighorn challenges beliefs about Custer's leadership failures, draws on recent findings to piece together actual events, and reveals the historical contributions of such figures as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Ulysses Grant.

Examines the life of this complex figure and this equally controversial battle. Lavishly illustrated with rare artwork....a pleasure to read. Larry McMurtry.

Presents a comprehensive account of the final battle of George Armstrong Custer at Little Bighorn River in June of 1876, based upon primary sources and forensic research of the battleground.

This is the first major illustrated book to examine the life of this complex figure and this equally complex battle.nbsp; Besides being lavishly illustrated and the first true photographic history of Custer, his Civil War exploits, and his Last Stand, this detailed narrative includes the latest groundbreaking research and analysis of the most fiercely debated battle in our nation's history.nbsp; On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer and his famed U.S. Seventh Cavalry attacked an encampment of Lakota and Cheyenne Indians. By the close of the day, the Battle of the Little Bighorn was over and the Civil War hero Custer was dead, along with more than 200 of his men. It was a shocking, unexpected defeat for the dashing one-time Boy General and a magnificent victory for Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and their warriors--although it became a last gasp for the Indians' way of life.nbsp; The battle is over, but even now, 125 years later, Custer's Last Stand still fascinates and horrifies us, continuing to stir conroversy and spark vigorous debate.nbsp;

Scrupulously researched, this landmark work is brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters--from Sitting Bull to Ulysses Grant--that relates the entire story of the fascinating Battle at Little Bighorn.

An authoritative account that readers and historians have been waiting for, with authentic detail and unforgettable characters. Details from primary sources, unpublished or little known sources, new forensic research of the past 25 years.

June 25, 1876. The air is filled with smoke, arrows, and the roar of hundreds of rifles. George Armstrong Custer and five undermanned companies of his famed Seventh Cavalry are trapped on a hill overlooking a river called the Little Bighorn. They are surrounded by more than a thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors, and slowly, inexorably, the Indians are moving closer, forming a tightening noose around Custer's tenuous position. What will follow is the bloody climax to one of the most remarkable sagas in American history. For well over a century, the Battle of Little Bighorn has fascinated Americans, but few people know the entire truth behind it. Now, at long last, comes the authoritative account that readers and historians have been waiting for. Scrupulously researched and thrillingly told, A Terrible Glory is a landmark work brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters - from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses S. Grant and, of course, the complex and controversial Custer himself. Drawing upon a wide range of primary sources, many of them unpublished or little known, as well as vital new forensic research of the past twenty-five years, the noted historian James Donovan casts aside the myth and gives us the fullest and most accurate account ever written about Custer's Last Stand. He paints a spellbinding narrative of the entire campaign, from the early conflicts between Indians and settlers to the army court of inquiry that sought to assign blame for the stunning defeat. We are there in the village as young warriors paint their faces and grab their favorite weapons in preparation for battle; in the field as desperate cavalrymen kill their mounts to use their carcasses for cover; and in the courtroom as some of the surviving officers of the Seventh Cavalry point fingers in order to avoid being held responsible for the disaster. A rare combination of deep scholarship and masterly storytelling, A Terrible Glory is an astonishing chronicle of courage, honor, and loss - history with the sweep of a great novel. - Dust jacket.

For well over a century, the Battle of the Little Bighorn has fascinated Americans, but few people know the entire truth behind it. Now, at long last, comes the authoritative account that readers and historians have been waiting for. Scrupulously researched, this book is a landmark work brimming with authentic detail and an unforgettable cast of characters - from Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse to Ulysses S. Grant and, of course, the complex and controversial Custer himself. Drawing upon a wide range of primary sources, many of them unpublished or little known, as well as vital new forensic research of the past twenty-five years, the noted historian James Donovan casts aside the myth and gives us the fullest and most accurate account ever written about Custer's Last Stand. He paints a narrative of the entire campaign, from the early conflicts between Indians and settlers to the army court of inquiry that sought to assign blame for the stunning defeat. We are there in the village as young warriors paint their faces and grab their favorite weapons in preparation for battle; in the field as desperate cavalrymen kill their mounts to use their carcasses for cover; and in the courtroom as some of the surviving officers of the Seventh Cavalry point fingers in order to avoid being held responsible for the disaster.

Prologue: a good day to die -- The divine injunction -- "The boy general of the golden lock" -- Patriots -- Outside the states -- Belknap's Anaconda -- "Submitt to Uncl Sam or kill the 7 hors" -- "The hide and seek for Sitting Bull" -- The fruits of insubordination -- The Seventh rides out -- The trail to the greasy grass -- On the jump -- The charge -- "The savior of the Seventh" -- Soldiers falling -- The hill -- "Death was all around us" -- The rescue -- "All the world has gone" -- The lost captain -- For the honor of the regiment -- Ghosts dancingIn June of 1876, on a desolate hill above a winding river called "the Little Bighorn," George Armstrong Custer and all 210 men under his command were annihilated by almost 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne. The news caused a public uproar, and those in positions of power promptly began to point fingers in order to avoid responsibility. Custer, who was conveniently dead, took the brunt of the blame. The truth, however, was far more complex. This is the first book to relate the entire story, and the first to call upon all the research and findings of the past 25 years--which have changed significantly how this controversial event is perceived. It is also the first book to bring to light the details of the U.S. Army cover-up--and unravel one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. military history.--From publisher description