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.