"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press"
Today, the state of Nebraska is as peaceful a place as one is likely to find in America. But that wasn't always the case. Because of its geographic location near the center of the continent and astride the most convenient east-west routes, Nebraska has been the scene of some of the most significant clashes in western history.

A native Nebraskan, Tom Phillips developed a fascination for the state's history as he grew up on a farm near Lincoln. Tom Phillips has had a long and distinguished career in the military. During his 36 years of service he rose to the rank of Colonel and received numerous awards and commendations during his career. While in the Air Force he completed degrees from University of Colorado and Colorado State. Tom and his wife Nita currently reside in Lincoln Nebraska where he writes about military and American history and baseball.