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'Philbrick has pieced together the various testimonies with commendable skill.' --The Daily Express
'Philbrick recounts this story with the clarity, colour and pace of a first-rate movie'. --Literary Review
`Blow-by-blow depiction of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Thrilling'. --The Sunday Times
'A mesmerising portrait of two extraordinary individuals and a thrilling blow-by-blow account of a landmark battle, it is a terrific achievement' --The Sunday Times, Dominic Sandbrook
'A stirring, perceptive retelling of an endlessly fascinating battle' --Kirkus
'As brilliant an example of combat reconstruction as one is likely to find in any history of this scope and ambition' --The Sunday Herald
`The Last Stand will, I am sure, be widely read this summer. It is gripping stuff and beautifully written' --The Telegraph
'Philbrick recounts this story with the clarity, colour and pace of a first-rate movie'. --Literary Review
`Blow-by-blow depiction of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Thrilling'. --The Sunday Times
'A mesmerising portrait of two extraordinary individuals and a thrilling blow-by-blow account of a landmark battle, it is a terrific achievement' --The Sunday Times, Dominic Sandbrook
'A stirring, perceptive retelling of an endlessly fascinating battle' --Kirkus
'As brilliant an example of combat reconstruction as one is likely to find in any history of this scope and ambition' --The Sunday Herald
`The Last Stand will, I am sure, be widely read this summer. It is gripping stuff and beautifully written' --The Telegraph
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The ultimate mythic story of the American West: the story of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull's victory and General Custer's famous last stand - featuring remarkable new archival discoveries
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have any interest in the history of the development of the United States and the 'first' frontier then Nathaniel Philbrick's superb book is essential reading. Superb writing, not a remotely dusty or dry account but rather a narrative that keeps the history alive both within the context of the 1800's and, indeed, the present day.
Other reviews - both professional and amateur - have been equally complimentary and if you are reading this then I guarantee you already have sufficient interest for me to say "buy now": you will not be disappointed.
Other reviews - both professional and amateur - have been equally complimentary and if you are reading this then I guarantee you already have sufficient interest for me to say "buy now": you will not be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This a well documented account of events leading up to the "Battle" of the Little Big Horn - in reality yet another unwarranted attack upon an unsuspecting peaceful indian village. However having read "A Terrible Glory", published 2008,I can't say that this account adds anything new to the tale, except that the author makes the strange claim that possibly Custer's brother Tom gave the coup de grace to the mortally wounded General. I feel that "A Terrible Glory" gives a fuller account of the political & military events prior to the tragic event. For a detailed analysis of the fatal decisions - or lack of - from a military point of view read "Red Sabbath"A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn - The Last Great Battle of the American WestRed Sabbath: The Battle of Little Bighorn
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Everone has heard of Custer's Last Stand.
How the golden haired cavalry leader fought a massive hoard of savages and died bravely for his country. Or alternatively how a rather dim soldier acted as the pawn of a genocidal government bent on the racial cleansing of their country by exterminating its original owners. One was the view of the traditional western, but Soldier Blue changed all that.
Philbrick gives neither extreme view, presenting the bravery and savagery of each side and tells a fascinating story well.
Oddly enough, while the rest of the campaign is well documented, there is no authentic history of Custer's death and whether ther even was a last stand.
I was probably on the side of the native Americans for most of the story: read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee for what happened next.
How the golden haired cavalry leader fought a massive hoard of savages and died bravely for his country. Or alternatively how a rather dim soldier acted as the pawn of a genocidal government bent on the racial cleansing of their country by exterminating its original owners. One was the view of the traditional western, but Soldier Blue changed all that.
Philbrick gives neither extreme view, presenting the bravery and savagery of each side and tells a fascinating story well.
Oddly enough, while the rest of the campaign is well documented, there is no authentic history of Custer's death and whether ther even was a last stand.
I was probably on the side of the native Americans for most of the story: read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee for what happened next.
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spectacular reading
This book is a absolute enthralling read,which i just could not put down,it covers all the main protaganists involved and is superbly written, its one of the best books i have read... Read more
Published 13 days ago by walkerman
"Now, Custer, don't be greedy, but wait for us."
There are of course a number of good books and too many bad films on the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The event is so compelling. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Grr
justice
as well known as this story is , this history must be the definitive version . it shows who the missguided fools were , custer, and who the truly brave men were , sitting bull... Read more
Published 15 months ago by buggsy
Not clear concise, simple
I prefer books which stick clearly, concisely and simply to the key facts ,
In this case I feel the author had too much material to choose from. Read more
In this case I feel the author had too much material to choose from. Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. M. Walker
Fantastic account and eye opener
As an Englishmen I have not had this battle drilled into me the way Americans have, I had only a vague Hollywood movie image of Custer in the middle of his circle of brave troopers... Read more
Published 15 months ago by BHA till I die
A REAL PAGE TURNING ADVENTURE
FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN MAJOR WORLD EVENTS THIS IS A MUST. THE AUTHOR BRINGS TO LIFE THE EVENTS, THE CHARACTERS AND THE BACKGROUND TO A BATTLE THAT EVERYONE HAS HEARD OF. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. J. T. Dicken
good read
I bought this book as a christmas present after reading reviews in the Sunday Times book supplement. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Paulie
Happier at Sea than on the Little Big Horn
I bought The Last Stand because I had, with reservations, enjoyed two of the author's other books, Storm at Sea and Mayflower. My disappointment this time was basic. Read more
Published 19 months ago by G. M. Sinstadt
Superb read - fascinating & gripping
Excellently written and researched book that, I think, finally answers all the outstanding questions regarding Custer. Very well written and gripping to the end. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. A. Fenner
First-rate history, readable and utterly gripping
This relentlessly gripping narrative is admirably even-handed (except on a couple of occassions when Philibrick lapses to tired leftist anti-Americanism - so minus one star), with... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Warren M. Fisher
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