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A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn - the Last Great Battle of the American West Audiobook
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A rousing and meticulously researched account of the notorious Battle of Little Big Horn and its unforgettable cast of characters from Sitting Bull to Custer himself.
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 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, was 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 significant research and findings of the past twenty-five years -- which have changed significantly 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 Teribble 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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"I think this author lays out a fairly well written account of the times. Having also recently read the Philbrick book the subject I think that while this book touches on the divisions in Custer's commands and their reasons Philbrick probably does a better job of following up with how that may have very led to the disaster."
— Curtis (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Exhaustive research, lively prose, and fresh interpretation make for a valuable addition to literature.”
— Publishers Weekly
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" Jim Donovan has, by my count, dedicated 5000 published pages of his life to Custer and his "last stand." Why do I keep coming back to books about Little Big Horn (I think this is my fourth)? I truly have no idea. Nevertheless, Donovan rehashes some of the ground he's covered before with some interesting evidence of the massacre. He spends far too much time discussing Army politics (large and small) but pulls off a terrific narrative timeline of that infamous (or famous) day. Recommend for buffs, but would point to other works if it's your first time reading the narrative. "
— Ml, 2/15/2014 -
" Read it this summer. Very well done. Better than Connell's book. "
— Jeffry, 2/12/2014 -
" Picked this up after visiting the battlefield. So intriguing. An honest look at Custer and the events around that blemish in our American history. "
— Dave, 1/31/2014 -
" A wonderfully detailed view of the arc leading George Amstrong Custer to his catastrophic defeat at the Little Bighorn. Much detail. We learn a lot about the context in which the campaign began and a great deal about key characters in the drama. A good book if you are interested in the subject. "
— Steven, 1/21/2014 -
" I was interested in learning more about the actual battle; this seems to fill the ticket. "
— Manuel, 1/12/2014 -
" Unbelievably well researched. I could picture the battle field. I could feel the noose tighten around the men. I did not know that much about Custer and the infamous battle going into this book. I could not put this book down. It was absolutely fascinating. Bravo, Mr. Donovan. Bravo! "
— Anthony, 1/3/2014 -
" The best, most comprehensive book I have read about Custer and the Little Bighorn. "
— Nick, 12/21/2013 -
" Facts and informational discrepancies remain rather rampant regarding events with the Little Bighorn. This book however provides a source for a good historical base. The flow from beginning to end also captured my attention. "
— Mark, 12/13/2013 -
" I really liked this, found it hard to put down. "
— Rick, 11/17/2013 -
" I've read several books on this subject. This is one of the better ones. Better maps would improve it just a bit "
— Sherman, 8/7/2013 -
" If you're interested in American history, this is extremely fascinating and sad. "
— Georgia, 4/17/2013 -
" Very detailed account, sometimes too detailed! "
— Jack, 3/3/2013 -
" Thoroughly engaging history. "
— Nancy, 9/19/2012 -
" Excellent and detailed account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn - the book to read if you want to know what really happened. "
— 'Aussie, 3/24/2012 -
" I have read a few books about Custer and The Little Bighorn. This one adds details I had not read before, and puts the battle and its aftermath in a different light. "
— Tom, 1/5/2012 -
" Well written and informative account of the often written about battle at the Little Bighorn. Like a lot of history I read, I thought it needed a few more maps. But other than that small complaint, I thought it was excellent. "
— Mike, 4/14/2011 -
" I really liked this, found it hard to put down. "
— Rick, 12/1/2010 -
" This is about the Battle of Little Bighorn. <br/> <br/>I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject. I thought it was easy to read and informative. "
— Derek, 8/23/2010 -
" If you're interested in American history, this is extremely fascinating and sad. "
— Georgia, 5/12/2010 -
" I was interested in learning more about the actual battle; this seems to fill the ticket. "
— Manuel, 9/6/2009 -
" Read it this summer. Very well done. Better than Connell's book. "
— Jeffry, 7/30/2009
About James Donovan
James Donovan is the author of three bestselling books of history, Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Appollo 11, The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo—and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation, and A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Bighorn—the Last Great Battle of the American West.
About Jeff Bottoms
Jeff Bottoms is known for his work on Grand Theft Auto IV and Iron Man 3: The Official Game. The multi-talented voice of many cable networks now lends his voice to radio imaging. Jeff can be deep, dramatic and intense at one moment and lighthearted, warm and storytellerish the next.