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