Brown, Dee Alexander

Showdown at Little Big Horn (Bison Book)

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780803262188
author:
Brown, Dee Alexander
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Nebraska Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
220
Dimensions:
152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:
History Regional History Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.17

Description

The Battle of Little Big Horn: A Reappraisal of the 1876 Conflict. On June 25, 1876, General George Custer and 264 members of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry clashed with over 3,000 warriors from the Lakota Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne nations in a pivotal battle that would have far-reaching consequences. Historian Dee Brown examines this event through the accounts of seventeen participants, including Natives, scouts, soldiers, and civilians. Through these personal narratives, Brown sheds light on the decisions and actions leading up to the battle, such as Custer's tactical errors and the role of war chiefs Crazy Horse and Gall. The book also explores how Sitting Bull's vision at a sun dance foretold the occasion and the outcome of the battle. By presenting multiple perspectives, Showdown at Little Big Horn offers a gripping narrative of a punitive expedition gone awry and an assemblage of Native peoples who resisted army domination for a time. This account provides a nuanced understanding of the events surrounding the Battle of Little Big Horn, revealing the complexities and motivations behind this pivotal moment in American history.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

The Little Big Butt Book
Add to Cart
Quick view

The Little Big Butt Book

Hanson, Dian

£13.42
The Little Big Butt Book by Dian Hanson This book features a curated selection of iconic images showcasing the most impressive and legendary rear ends from the 1950s to the present day. The original...