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Alamo and the War of Texan Independence, The - 1835-36

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1800 - 1900 A.D.

MSRP old price: $20.00


Product Info

Title
Alamo and the War of Texan Independence, The - 1835-36
Publisher
Category
Author
Philip Haythornthwaite
Publish Year
1986
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398387
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA173
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA173

Description

In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power. A dishonest and ruthless politician, thief, compulsive gambler, opium addict and liar, he nevertheless gained a measure of popular support and set about destroying federalism. Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo. Philip Haythornwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page color plates by Paul Hannon.