| Description |
ix, 245 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 28 cm. |
| Note |
"Companion to the Public Television series, The U.S.-Mexican War, 1846-1848"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Looking Back. 1. Histories in Conflict. 2. A Fight for Texas. 3. The Republic of Texas -- pt. 2. March to War. 4. Last Chance for Peace. 5. Hostilities Commence. 6. The United States Declares War -- pt. 3. War for the West. 7. The Fight for California. 8. Claiming the West -- pt. 4. The Battle for Northern Mexico. 9. The Defense of Monterrey. 10. Divided Armies. 11. The Battle of Buena Vista -- pt. 5. Into the Heart of Mexico. 12. The Taking of Veracruz. 13. The Defense of Cerro Gordo. 14. Gathering Forces. 15. The Splendid City -- Epilogue: Legacy. |
| Summary |
Discusses the issues, including the concept of manifest destiny, that led to war between the U.S. and Mexico in 1846, the events of the war, and the impact of its outcome. |
| Subject |
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
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United States -- History -- 1815-1861.
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Mexico -- History -- 1821-1861.
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| Added Author |
Christensen, Thomas, 1948-
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| Added Title |
US-Mexican War |
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United States-Mexican War |
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U.S.--Mexican War (Television program)
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| ISBN |
0912333448 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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091233357X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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