John A. Haymond
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"The first full and definitive narrative of one of the most shocking and largely unknown events of racial injustice in US history: the execution of nineteen Black soldiers in Texas. On the sweltering, rainy night of August 23, 1917, one of the most consequential events affecting America's long legacy of racism and injustice began in Houston, Texas. Inflamed by a rumor that a white mob was arming to attack them, and after weeks of police harassment,...
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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