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Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835-36

Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835-36

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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 Haythornthwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence (1835-1936)in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon
MSRP: 17.95
Book Series: Men-at-Arms
Volume: 173
Subject: Military History
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite
About the Author: Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.
ISBN-13: 9780850456844
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 3/26/92
Number of Pages: 48
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Paul Hannon
UPC: 9780850456844
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
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 Haythornthwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence (1835-1936)in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon
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