Sacrificed at the Alamo Tragedy and Triumph in the Texas Revolution

Name: Sacrificed at the Alamo Tragedy and Triumph in the Texas Revolution
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ISBN: 9781880510803

ISBN-10: 1880510804

ISBN-13: 9781880510803

Edition: 2004

Authors: Richard Bruce Winders

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Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: State House Press
Publication date: 2/2/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Introduction



Revolutionary Times



Background of the Revolution


The Rise of Modern Republicanism


Independence and the Federal Republic of Mexico


Texas and Its People



The Art of War in 19th Century North America


Following the European Tradition


The Army of the Republic


Frontier Defense


The Military Establishment and the Texas Revolution



Rolling Back Centralism



Texas in Revolt


Origins of the Conflict: Federalism Under Attack


War Comes to Texas


Victory at Bexar



Texas in Turmoil


The Attempt to Build a Regular Army


The Governor and General Council at Odds



The Failure of Frontier Defense



Defending Bexar


The Town and Its People


The Effects of Revolutionary Politics on the Bexar Garrison


Bexar Loses Its Commander



The Battle


The Alamo Under Siege


The Assault


"Remember the Alamo!"


Conclusion


Appendices A-D


Endnotes


Note on Sources


Index