That book has the most sensible discussion of the history and use of this flag. Which despite everything is a strangely very American story in the end. The book makes for excellent reading and understanding of this controversial subject.

Chris

“Furl that Banner, for ’tis weary;
Round its staff ’tis drooping dreary;
Furl it, fold it, it is best;
For there’s not a man to wave it,
And there’s not a sword to save it,
And there’s not one left to lave it
In the blood which heroes gave it;
And its foes now scorn and brave it;
Furl it, hide it –let it rest!”

If more people had listened to that advice we wouldn’t have these insipid controversies every couple of years that go absolutely nowhere.

Chris