CUSTER: The Controversial Life of George Armstrong Custer Hardcover – June 12, 1996

This editorial review is about "CUSTER: The Controversial Life of George Armstrong Custer." This book presents a well-documented account of the life of one of history’s most controversial figures, General Custer. The author has done a commendable job of placing readers within Custer’s environment and supplying enough descriptive background information. The book covers Custer's entire life, including his career in the military, his many documented battles, and his marriage to his wife, Libbie. The author has provided a balanced account of Custer, including his bravery, conceit, and valor. The customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many readers praising how this book has provided a better understanding of General Custer and his life than other books or sources, and many describing how they see Custer in a different light post-reading. Some readers describe the book as "Thorough and balanced," "A journey through a remarkable but short life," and "One of the most interesting men from that time." The love story of Custer and his wife also stands out. However, there are also some negative opinions, including one reader who found the book slow at times and another who felt they learned more about Custer via YouTube.