* An accessible and authoritative overview of the scholarship that has shaped our understanding of one of the most iconic battles in the history of the American West * Combines contributions from an array of respected scholars, historians, and battlefield scientists * Outlines the political and cultural conditions that laid the foundation for the Centennial Campaign and examines how George Armstrong Custer became its figurehead * Provides a detailed analysis of the battle maneuverings at Little Bighorn, paying special attention to Indian testimony from the battlefield * Concludes with a section examining how the Battle of Little Bighorn has been mythologized and its pervading influence on American culture