The infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862 : revenge, military law and the judgment of history / John A. Haymond.

Author: Haymond, John A., 1967- author.

Imprint:Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]

Descriptionx, 263 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Note:The war -- The trials -- The reckoning -- The controversies -- The aftermath.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-260) and index.

Note:"This book examines the Dakota War trials from the perspective of 19th century military law. The author discusses the causes and far-reaching consequences of the war, claims of widespread atrocities, the modern debate over the role of culture in lawful warfare and how the war has been depicted by historians"-- Provided by publisher.

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