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Cult of Glory

January 01, 1970

Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers is a 2020 nonfiction book by Doug J. Swanson.[1] It describes the history of the Texas Rangers.

First edition (publ. Viking Press)

Reception edit

Reviews of the books were mixed, with journalists and Texas historians unable to find consensus on the book's merits. Author and political historian, Douglas Brinkley, in a New York Times book review called the book "revisionist" as it shows incidents of violence not previously covered in histories of the Texas Rangers.[1] Brinkley wrote that the author "portrays the 19th-century Rangers as a paramilitary squad, proudly waving the banner of white supremacy."[1] Swanson claimed that he did not set out to challenge the previous historiography of the Texas Rangers but that this became apparent to him as he did more research. Of the impressions he took away from his research, Swanson said that the positive image of the Texas Rangers "has been crafted and many times is a fraud".[2]

Cult of Glory well was reviewed favorably in the Houston Chronicle,[3] San Antonio Express News,[4] Dallas Morning News,[5] Texas Monthly,[6] the New York Times,[7] and others. Texas Ranger scholars and historians, however, disagreed with the reviews of journalists. Texas historian and professor, Richard McCaslin, opined in The Journal of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, that "readers seeking an objective, well researched, or even reasonably accurate history of the Rangers will not find it here. In response to author Swanson's claims about the crafting of the positive Ranger image, McCaslin wrote "In fact, it is this work at falls within the category of modern mythmaking, as the author abandons objectivity and presents carefully selected episodes in Texas history, many of which do not directly involve the Rangers, to present a poorly researched and inaccurate condemnation."[8] Ranger scholar and author, Darren L. Ivey described the book as "an example of advocacy journalism rather than historical analysis,"[9] taking issue with Swanson's research and source selection in the Wild West History Association Journal. "Swanson's book selectively disregards works that would have added crucial context and perspective," writes Ivey.

Contents edit

The book is a 480-page chronological illustrated history of the Texas Rangers, examining each of the epochs of the force, 1821 to the modern Texas Rangers.[10] Swanson's thesis is that the Texas Rangers "were the violent instruments of repression" of a white ruling class who preyed on Texans of color throughout their history.[9]

Aftermath edit

Joe Holley of the Houston Chronicle wrote that "apparently because of Swanson’s book" Dallas Love Field removed a statue of a Texas Ranger.[11]

The author edit

Douglas Jules Swanson, a native of Florida,[6] was born in 1953. He graduated from University of Texas in 1977 and spent a year as the John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University.[citation needed] He worked as a journalist for 35 years at the Dallas Times Herald and Dallas Morning News. Until Cult of Glory, he was best known for his 1990s mystery series about private investigator Jake Flippo.[citation needed] He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1981.[12] He has taught journalism and writing at Southern Methodist University, the University of North Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin. As of 2021,Swanson is a Research Assistant Professor in the English Department at the University of Pittsburgh.[citation needed]

Bibliography edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c Brinkley, June 9, 2020.
  2. ^ MacCormack, June 27, 2020.
  3. ^ MacCormack, John (2020-05-28). "Review: New book reveals the rest of the Texas Rangers' history". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  4. ^ MacCormack, John (2020-05-27). "One riot, one Ranger? The truth about the legendary Texas lawmen is more complex". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  5. ^ "The Texas Rangers didn't invent police brutality, says the author of a new book, 'they perfected it'". Dallas News. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  6. ^ a b Santos, John Phillip (June 2020). "The Secret History of the Texas Rangers". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  7. ^ Brinkley, Douglas (2020-06-09). "The True Story of the Texas Rangers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  8. ^ McCaslin, Richard B. (Summer 2021). "Book Review for "Cult of Glory": A Misinterpreted History" (PDF). Journal of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society. 10 (4): 60–63.
  9. ^ a b Ivey, Darren L. (September 2020). "Review: Swanson, Doug J., Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers". Wild West History Association Journal. 13: 72–76 – via ResearchGate.
  10. ^ "Cult of Glory: THE BOLD AND BRUTAL HISTORY OF THE TEXAS RANGERS". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  11. ^ Holley, August 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Finalist: Douglas J. Swanson of Dallas Times Herald". www.pulitzer.org. Retrieved 2022-12-28.

References edit

  • Brinkley, Douglas (June 9, 2020). "The True Story of the Texas Rangers". The New York Times (book review). Retrieved August 28, 2020. ProQuest 2410638726 (U.S. Newsstream database).
  • "Doug Swanson" (bio). University of Pittsburgh, Department of English. n.d. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  • Holley, Joe (August 10, 2020). "Swanson's Cult of Glory Paints a Complex Picture of the Storied Texas Rangers". Houston Chronicle (book review). Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  • MacCormack, John (June 27, 2020). "Review: New Book Reveals the Rest of the Texas Rangers' History". San Antonio Express News (book review). Retrieved August 8, 2020.

Primary references edit

  • Swanson, Douglas Jules (June 2020). "The Horrible Truth of Love Field's Texas Ranger Statue". D Magazine (book review). Retrieved June 9, 2021. (includes an excerpt from the 2020 book, Cult of Glory)
  • Swanson, Douglas Jules (2020). Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers. Viking Press. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Google Books. LCCN 2019-49804 (e-book), LCCN 2019-49805 (print); ISBN 978-1-1019-7988-4 (e-book); OCLC 1235946866 (all editions).

External links edit

  • Swanson, Doug (June 8, 2020). "Interview With Doug Swanson" (streaming archive of a radio broadcast → 36 minutes; and transcript). NPR and WHYY Public Media (book review: Cult of Glory). Interviewed by Dave Davies. OCLC 1161980345. Retrieved August 28, 2020.

January 01, 1970
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Cult of Glory The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers is a 2020 nonfiction book by Doug J Swanson 1 It describes the history of the Texas Rangers First edition publ Viking Press Contents 1 Reception 2 Contents 3 Aftermath 4 The author 5 Bibliography 5 1 Notes 5 2 References 5 3 Primary references 6 External linksReception editReviews of the books were mixed with journalists and Texas historians unable to find consensus on the book s merits Author and political historian Douglas Brinkley in a New York Times book review called the book revisionist as it shows incidents of violence not previously covered in histories of the Texas Rangers 1 Brinkley wrote that the author portrays the 19th century Rangers as a paramilitary squad proudly waving the banner of white supremacy 1 Swanson claimed that he did not set out to challenge the previous historiography of the Texas Rangers but that this became apparent to him as he did more research Of the impressions he took away from his research Swanson said that the positive image of the Texas Rangers has been crafted and many times is a fraud 2 Cult of Glory well was reviewed favorably in the Houston Chronicle 3 San Antonio Express News 4 Dallas Morning News 5 Texas Monthly 6 the New York Times 7 and others Texas Ranger scholars and historians however disagreed with the reviews of journalists Texas historian and professor Richard McCaslin opined in The Journal of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society that readers seeking an objective well researched or even reasonably accurate history of the Rangers will not find it here In response to author Swanson s claims about the crafting of the positive Ranger image McCaslin wrote In fact it is this work at falls within the category of modern mythmaking as the author abandons objectivity and presents carefully selected episodes in Texas history many of which do not directly involve the Rangers to present a poorly researched and inaccurate condemnation 8 Ranger scholar and author Darren L Ivey described the book as an example of advocacy journalism rather than historical analysis 9 taking issue with Swanson s research and source selection in the Wild West History Association Journal Swanson s book selectively disregards works that would have added crucial context and perspective writes Ivey Contents editThe book is a 480 page chronological illustrated history of the Texas Rangers examining each of the epochs of the force 1821 to the modern Texas Rangers 10 Swanson s thesis is that the Texas Rangers were the violent instruments of repression of a white ruling class who preyed on Texans of color throughout their history 9 Aftermath editJoe Holley of the Houston Chronicle wrote that apparently because of Swanson s book Dallas Love Field removed a statue of a Texas Ranger 11 The author editDouglas Jules Swanson a native of Florida 6 was born in 1953 He graduated from University of Texas in 1977 and spent a year as the John S Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University citation needed He worked as a journalist for 35 years at the Dallas Times Herald and Dallas Morning News Until Cult of Glory he was best known for his 1990s mystery series about private investigator Jake Flippo citation needed He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1981 12 He has taught journalism and writing at Southern Methodist University the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Austin As of 2021 Swanson is a Research Assistant Professor in the English Department at the University of Pittsburgh citation needed Bibliography editNotes edit a b c Brinkley June 9 2020 MacCormack June 27 2020 MacCormack John 2020 05 28 Review New book reveals the rest of the Texas Rangers history Houston Chronicle Retrieved 2022 12 27 MacCormack John 2020 05 27 One riot one Ranger The truth about the legendary Texas lawmen is more complex San Antonio Express News Retrieved 2022 12 27 The Texas Rangers didn t invent police brutality says the author of a new book they perfected it Dallas News 2020 06 04 Retrieved 2022 12 27 a b Santos John Phillip June 2020 The Secret History of the Texas Rangers Texas Monthly Retrieved 2022 12 28 Brinkley Douglas 2020 06 09 The True Story of the Texas Rangers The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 12 27 McCaslin Richard B Summer 2021 Book Review for Cult of Glory A Misinterpreted History PDF Journal of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society 10 4 60 63 a b Ivey Darren L September 2020 Review Swanson Doug J Cult of Glory The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers Wild West History Association Journal 13 72 76 via ResearchGate Cult of Glory THE BOLD AND BRUTAL HISTORY OF THE TEXAS RANGERS Retrieved 18 December 2022 Holley August 10 2020 Finalist Douglas J Swanson of Dallas Times Herald www pulitzer org Retrieved 2022 12 28 References edit Brinkley Douglas June 9 2020 The True Story of the Texas Rangers The New York Times book review Retrieved August 28 2020 ProQuest 2410638726 U S Newsstream database Print version of article Ranger Danger New York Times Book Review 13 June 14 2020 ProQuest 2412496184 U S Newsstream database Doug Swanson bio University of Pittsburgh Department of English n d Retrieved June 9 2021 Holley Joe August 10 2020 Swanson s Cult of Glory Paints a Complex Picture of the Storied Texas Rangers Houston Chronicle book review Retrieved December 5 2020 MacCormack John June 27 2020 Review New Book Reveals the Rest of the Texas Rangers History San Antonio Express News book review Retrieved August 8 2020 Primary references edit Swanson Douglas Jules June 2020 The Horrible Truth of Love Field s Texas Ranger Statue D Magazine book review Retrieved June 9 2021 includes an excerpt from the 2020 book Cult of Glory Swanson Douglas Jules 2020 Cult of Glory The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers Viking Press Retrieved June 9 2021 via Google Books LCCN 2019 49804 e book LCCN 2019 49805 print ISBN 978 1 1019 7988 4 e book OCLC 1235946866 all editions External links editSwanson Doug June 8 2020 Interview With Doug Swanson streaming archive of a radio broadcast 36 minutes and transcript NPR and WHYY Public Media book review Cult of Glory Interviewed by Dave Davies OCLC 1161980345 Retrieved August 28 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cult of Glory amp oldid 1213954509, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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