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A Terrible Glory

Custer and the Little Bighorn - the Last Great Battle of the American West

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A Terrible Glory

By: James Donovan
Narrated by: Jeff Bottoms
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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. Americas Indigenous Peoples Military State & Local United States Native American Civil War War
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Great narrative and narration providing an interesting, balanced analysis of the characters and events leading up to, during and after the battle.

Excellent overall

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A pretty definitive account of the battle, and the events leading up to it. About a quarter of the book deals with the tragic aftermath, all the way up to Wounded Knee.

The narrator is excellent, injecting pace and life into the text, and inflecting the accents to being the participants’ words to life. Thoroughly recommended, but not exactly a cheerful listen…

Excellent account of Little Bighorn

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The research gone into this book is quite staggering. A very in-depth review of the battle, of before and the events after. One of the best reads I have listened to in a long time. The narrator was excellent and only added to the authenticity of the men's voices. Sheer brilliance, both written and read. Thank you.

Wow, what a book

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Very well structured, with plenty of information about Custer's training and early career and the events preceding the Black Hills Campaign, but thoroughly comprehensive in describing the lead up to the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath. It may have benefitted by more closely examining the Indian perspective, regarding the battle's events, the behaviour in general of the US military, and what they thought of Custer himself.
However, the editing is appalling, with a skip at the beginning of every single sentence, causing the first word, or most of it, to be lost.

Comprehensive and well-balanced, but atrociously edited

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An exciting historical audiobook. Well written & researched.. Entertainingly narrated the historical figures come alive as you listen.
Terrific.

Loved this audiobook.

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