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Books by S. C. Gwynne mentioned on podcasts
S. C. Gwynne's book Empire of the Summer Moon was a frequent topic of conversation on The Joe Rogan Experience, where Joe Rogan discussed the work with guests including Bridget Phetasy, Mel Gibson, Paul Rosolie, Matt McCusker, Shane Gillis, Jim Breuer, Elliott West, and Dale Brisby. Ryan Holiday also referenced the book on The Daily Stoic while talking about history and misguided projects. Across these appearances, speakers praised the title as a fantastic and incredible account of Texas history and the Comanche tribe. Rogan and his guests explored the harsh realities and brutal histories of Comanche life, citing horrific tales of torture and the complex dynamics between native populations and homesteading settlers. Paul Rosolie noted that reading the book deepened his understanding of historical injustices, specifically how indigenous people were sometimes tricked and abandoned when brought into towns. The conversations consistently highlighted the unvarnished violence of the era, challenging romanticized notions of the American frontier by examining the detailed and often disturbing accounts documented by Gwynne.
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Empire of the Summer Moon
Recommended“And then this one, I don't know if you read Empire of the Summer Moon, which is an incredible book, SCU, one of Texas's great writers”
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Hymns of the Republic
Discussed“I have a new book out called hymns of the Republic about the final year of the war”
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Rebel Yell
Discussed“I wrote a biography of Stonewall Jackson and so I've been kind of I took I took a right turn”
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