Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History 

The extraordinary biography of a pioneer hero of the frontier Southwest from the author of Great River.

A history of the Dakota War of 1862, an Episcopal bishop, and his campaign to protect the lives of the Dakota Sioux.

“[An] enlightening tale of Abraham Lincoln’s other war. . . . A pleasant surprise for the average history buff.” —Kirkus Reviews

New York Times bestselling author and military historian John Wukovits tells the inspiring story of 35 chaplains and missionaries who, while garnering little acclaim, performed extraordinary feats of courage and persistence during World War II. 

From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-opening look at the roots of Christianity that offers a thoughtful reconsideration of the first two centuries of the Jesus movement, transforming our understanding of the religion and its early dissemination.