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~ Stephen E. Ambrose (Author) "The Great Plains of North America, on a cloudless day, stretch out forever under an infinity of bright blue sky..." (more)
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Military historian Ambrose examines the connections between the Indian chief and the cavalry officer who fought at Little Bighorn.
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"Movingly told and well written . . . a fine  contribution, one that will be read with pleasure and  admiration by general reader, student and scholar  alike. Ambrose has breathed new life into the  familiar facts."--Library  Journal

"An epic and accurate retelling  of one of our country's most tragic  periods."--Baltimore Sun -- Review

"Movingly told and well written . . . a fine  contribution, one that will be read with pleasure and  admiration by general reader, student and scholar  alike. Ambrose has breathed new life into the  familiar facts."--Library  Journal

"An epic and accurate retelling  of one of our country's most tragic  periods."--Baltimore Sun
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  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Anchor; 1st Anchor Books Trade Pbk. Ed edition (May 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385479662
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385479660
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling history, a really good read, November 15, 2001
By A. Freedman (Bethesda, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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Crazy Horse and George Custer were leaders. They led by example, they led by acclamation, and they led driven by a desire to shape the future of their people. They lived their lives in parallel until the fateful day when they met on the grassy hills of the Little Big Horn. A meeting that was a significant historical mark in the final closing chapter of the free Indian nations in what is now the territory of the United States. Steven Ambrose offers again one of his masterful historical tales in a compelling read. George Custer's legend is well earned. He was a larger than life individual. Crazy Horse most likely wanted to raise a family, but the events of his day precluded a peaceful life. Ambrose captures the spirit and style of their lives while retelling the history. Forget watching the fanciful movies. This book is another creation that only Steven Ambrose could create - a history book that is as compelling a read as the best action thriller novel. ENJOY!
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39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ambrose Brings History to Life!, December 29, 1997
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Stephen E. Ambrose really brings history to life in this book about Custer, Crazy Horse, and the culture of plains indians and American expansionism. Ambrose is able to elquantly put down on to paper both sides of the story without becoming bogged down in what is so popularly reffered to as politically correct revisionist history. After reading this book I really feel as though I have a much better understanding of both the indian side of the story which is to preserve their way of life as well as the unstoppable expansion into the west. Anyway no matter who's side you take Custer's or Crazy Horse's it's a great book and was fun to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, December 15, 2001
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I enjoyed Ambrose's approach of following the lives of natural leaders in different cultures. It was interesting the see how each culture, Americans in the late 1800s and American Indians, picked their leaders. The research is thicker on Custer, due to the vastly more complete written record. The history of Crazy Horse is based more on oral history of events long since passed. Pay no attention to reviewers that say this is not "the historical book on Custer." A book does not have to be a 1200 page tome to be a great book. Ambrose makes history vibrant and meaningful, a trait lost on most academic historians.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Horse and custer
This was one of the best books by Ambrose that I have read, I really enjoyed it and could hardly put it down once I started reading it.
Published 3 months ago by Randall L. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars Parallel Myth?
I believe this is one of the better books Ambrose has written. I have read and reread till the pages are falling out. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. C. Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars CRAZY HORSE AND CUSTER
This excellent text truly "compares and contrasts" the worlds and lives of two very similar men. I've learned many things about the Oglala Sioux culture, ranging from their ways... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Richard J. Gurska

4.0 out of 5 stars dated but good
It was surprising to me that the author never referred to the Lakota tribe - instead it was always referred to as Sioux. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Michael Osborn

5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Horse and Custer
Well written easy read. If you like history it is very well done. I loved the comparison of how each of these people grew up and how thier lives finally came together.
Published 16 months ago by John Berry

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable for the non-scholar
There are many books out there that individually cover Crazy Horse and Custer, and there may be a few others that combine these two historical figures into one volume. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Richard Harrold

4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the Best Ambrose Offers before Lewis & Clark
Very well written account of Crazy Horse and the "crazy" attitudes of the US Government (big surprise---some things never change). Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Scott Shipman

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorughly Researched and Filled With Obscure But Interesting Facts
I recently re-read this book, having previously read it about 6 years ago. I was led to re-visit this historical piece after reading a biography of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall,... Read more
Published on January 23, 2008 by S. Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Easy Read
Very good book that is true to the Ambrose style of writing - very easy and enjoyable to read. Ambrose has the luxury of having 130+ years of research and writing to reference... Read more
Published on January 1, 2008 by P. Fogg

5.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective
I have been a big fan of Ambrose and have read most of his books. I grew up in Montana and was aware of "Custer's Battlefield". Read more
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