Thanks Nagantino!
The "empire" book caught my attention on my last trip to the book store. I'll definitely add it to the "to read" list.
I've never been much of a book reader, as my attention span is about the size of a magazine page. But, here recently, I've embarked on a journey to read up on history of the old west. Since the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Big Horn is approaching, I've decided to read up on the Sioux, Cheyenee and the events surrounding the battle. My last read was "Red Cloud's War". It ties into my current read a bit, "The Killing of Crazy Horse". I'm about half way through it. Next on my list is a book on Custer. It's a toss up whether I'll get one on his civil war service, or one on the last stand.