"This narrative history begins with the introduction of the empresario system in Mexico in 1823, a system of land distribution to American farmers and ranchers in an attempt to strengthen the postwar economy following Mexico's independence from Spain. Once welcomed as fellow countrymen, the new settlers, homesteading on land destined to be called Texas, were viewed as enemies when in 1835 they revolted against the government's harsh Centralist rulings. The final straw for both sides came when Texas was granted U.S. statehood and 11 American soldiers were ambushed and murdered. As a result, Congress declared war on Mexico"--…mehr
"This narrative history begins with the introduction of the empresario system in Mexico in 1823, a system of land distribution to American farmers and ranchers in an attempt to strengthen the postwar economy following Mexico's independence from Spain. Once welcomed as fellow countrymen, the new settlers, homesteading on land destined to be called Texas, were viewed as enemies when in 1835 they revolted against the government's harsh Centralist rulings. The final straw for both sides came when Texas was granted U.S. statehood and 11 American soldiers were ambushed and murdered. As a result, Congress declared war on Mexico"--
Paul Calore has written on the causes of the Civil War, as well as books about its naval and land campaigns. He is a supporting member of the Civil War Preservation Trust, and lives in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
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Table of Contents Preface 1. Austin Colony to the Convention of 1833 2. Santa Anna and the Politics of Mexico City 3. Gonzales, Goliad, and Fort Lipantitlán 4. The Siege of Béxar 5. The Battle of the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre 6. The Battle of San Jacinto and the Pastry War 7. The Republic of Texas and Its Quest for Statehood 8. Prelude to War 9. The Battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Monterrey 10. A Shift in Strategy and the Battle of Buena Vista 11. The Western Campaigns 12. The Battles of Veracruz and Cerro Gordo 13. Scott's Drive to Mexico City Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface 1. Austin Colony to the Convention of 1833 2. Santa Anna and the Politics of Mexico City 3. Gonzales, Goliad, and Fort Lipantitlán 4. The Siege of Béxar 5. The Battle of the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre 6. The Battle of San Jacinto and the Pastry War 7. The Republic of Texas and Its Quest for Statehood 8. Prelude to War 9. The Battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Monterrey 10. A Shift in Strategy and the Battle of Buena Vista 11. The Western Campaigns 12. The Battles of Veracruz and Cerro Gordo 13. Scott's Drive to Mexico City Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
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