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I think they are. But it all points to one thing, Custers ego and his not taking the Sioux as a serious threat. You will notice the frontier army never made that mistake again.
I like non-fiction work the best. And historical fiction if done right is good as well. I find critical expositorys a bit biased at times (But non fiction stuff can go that way as well.)
GREED. Or 'my way or the highway' thinking. Man has never been at peace with himself and the general reasons for that have never changed. Thats one of the first things I learned when I became a student of history.
I dont think I can pick just one! Everything from ancient babylon to san fransisco in th 60's would intrest me.
Something about the war of 1812 and the war with mexico. Also I know some people had problems with them (Gettysberg and Gods and generals) But I would like to see them finish off that trilogy with the last full measure.
I've never been over the whole trail, but bits and pieces (Oregon, Idaho, Montana) But it really made me realize how soft I am and maybe a bit fragile.
I heard about it. I think it was only a year or two ago. Didnt the last southern widow die just a couple of years before her?
Why is it the commandant of andersonville was tried and executed for really less offensive deeds (for lack of a better phrase) then those who did much worse in the north? Wernt the goings on public knowledge?
