The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835-36 (Men-At-Arms Series, 173) - Softcover

Haythornthwaite, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850456843 ISBN 13: 9780850456844

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1992

Synopsis

In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power. 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. Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo. 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

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0850456843
• ISBN 13: 9780850456844
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Hannon Paul