Inside the Alamo
Provides an in-depth look at the historic siege of the Alamo through a review of the people who fought the battle, the weaponry used, the process of the battle itself, and the aftermath that led to another confrontation that finally resulted in the independence of Texas from Mexico, enhanced with diagrams, photos, maps, and more.
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Texas won its independence from Mexico with the battle cry ?Remember the Alamo!? But just what exactly was the Alamo, and what happened there to change the history of the United States?
This is a comprehensive look at that famous siege as well as its background and consequences. It provides profiles of the famous men who died there, many quotes from contemporary witnesses (including entries from the memoirs and diaries of Mexican soldiers), fascinating details about everything from the weaponry of the time to the fate of the women and children who followed the Mexican army north, and a rousing description of the final battle?all copiously illustrated with paintings, photos, maps, diagrams, and more. This is history at its vivid and exciting best.
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This is a comprehensive look at that famous siege as well as its background and consequences. It provides profiles of the famous men who died there, many quotes from contemporary witnesses (including entries from the memoirs and diaries of Mexican soldiers), fascinating details about everything from the weaponry of the time to the fate of the women and children who followed the Mexican army north, and a rousing description of the final battle?all copiously illustrated with paintings, photos, maps, diagrams, and more. This is history at its vivid and exciting best.
Jim Murphy is the acclaimed author of many nonfiction books, including the Newbery Honor—winning The Great Fire.
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- PublisherDelacorte Books for Young Readers
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0385900929
- ISBN 13 9780385900928
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages128
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