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

Haymond, John A., 1967-

The infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862 : revenge, military law and the judgment of history / John A. Haymond. - x, 263 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

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

"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"--

9781476665108 (print)

2016019074


Trials (Military offenses)--Minnesota.
Trials (Military offenses)--United States.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--Minnesota.
Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865.
Judicial error--Minnesota.
Military law--History.--United States
Military law--History.--Minnesota
Indians, Treatment of--United States.
Dakota Indians--History.

KF7641 / .H39 2016

345.73/025230899752430776

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