An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

T.J. Stiles

2 books referenced

Books by T.J. Stiles

Custer's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America

Referenced in 4 episodes

453. Custer's Last Stand: The Final Showdown (Part 8)

May 22, 2024

Context:

Quoted multiple times regarding the message to Benteen and Benteen's contradictory claims about what he believed happened to Custer. This appears to be from Stiles' biography of Custer.

451. Custer's Last Stand: The Charge of the 7th Cavalry (Part 6)

May 16, 2024

Context:

Referenced when discussing Custer's image and how he is perceived. The speaker says 'T.J. Stiles' book, I have to say, is absolutely wonderful on this' in the context of discussing how Custer's public perception as a dashing cavalier contrasts with his modern self-promotion.

447. Custer vs. Crazy Horse: The Winning of the West (Part 2)

May 06, 2024

Context:

Described as Custer's 'most recent biographer' with quotes about this period revealing Custer's 'true self' and commentary on the nation's wrongs.

446. Custer vs. Crazy Horse: Civil War (Part 1)

May 05, 2024

Context:

Referenced multiple times as one of Custer's great biographers who wrote a Pulitzer Prize winning book about him. Quotes from the book are used throughout to describe Custer's character and Civil War service.

Custer's Trials

Referenced in 1 episode

450. Custer's Last Stand: Death in the Black Hills (Part 5)

May 15, 2024

Context:

Referenced as a biography of Custer when discussing how Custer chose politically disadvantageous options, indicating he genuinely believed in his positions.