Alamo and the War of Texan Independence, 1835-36
Alamo and the War of Texan Independence, 1835-36 In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. A dishonest and ruthless…
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Alamo and the War of Texan Independence, 1835-36
In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. A dishonest and ruthless politician, thief, compulsive gambler, opium addict and liar, he nevetheless gained a measure of popular support and set about destroying federalism. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power.
Philip Haythornwaite 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 Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo.