The Mexican War: Manifest Destiny (First Book)

Carter, Alden R.

ISBN 10: 0531200817 ISBN 13: 9780531200810

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1992

Synopsis

Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican War

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-- Solid series entries covering three often-overlooked chapters in American history. The Colonial Wars includes four separate conflicts between 1689-1763, which are reported in a balanced, lucid account. Carter clearly describes the various campaigns of The Mexican War . All of the books have decent maps that help readers to keep the places and events straight. Illustrations, mainly full-color reproductions of paintings, are plentiful, with one or two per double-page spread. Report writers will find plenty of well-organized, attractively presented information. On the other hand, the books fail to grip readers with the excitement of the events because the focus is on military and political strategies, with little emphasis on the experiences of common soldiers. Quotations are used, but not extensively, and most are from generals and presidents. Theodore Roosevelt's personality comes through well in The Spanish-American War , but few of the other notable personages involved come to life within the text. Despite flaws, Carter's books will be useful as they fill gaps in many history collections. --Steven Engelfried, Alameda County Library, CA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0531200817
• ISBN 13: 9780531200810
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 63