Military Honor on Trial: The Saga of Joseph Hooker and George H. Derby

In an era when a man's reputation was his most valuable possession, honor was a guiding principle that could also become a dangerous obligation. In antebellum America, a person's honor determined their identity, shaped their character, and guided their behavior, often requiring them to defend it at great cost. Official trials were more than just legal contests—they were battles to protect reputati...