The infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862: revenge, military law and the judgment of history

"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...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Haymond, John A. 1967- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2016]
Subjects:
Summary:"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"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-260) and index
Physical Description:x, 263 Seiten Illustrationen 26 cm
ISBN:9781476665108

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection!