The Texas Revolution is remembered chiefly for the 13-day siege of the Alamo and its immortal heroes. This book describes the war and the preceding years that were marked by resentments and minor confrontations as the ambitions of Mexico's leaders clashed with the territorial determination of Texan settlers. When the war broke in October 1835, the invading Mexicans, under the leadership of the flamboyant President-General Santa Ana, fully expected to crush a ragged army of frontiersmen. Led by Sam Houston, the Texans rallied in defense of the new Lone Star state, defeated the Mexicans in a mere 18 minutes at the battle of San Jacinto and won their independence.
| Published | Mar 20 2005 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781841765228 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 28 b/w; 40 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 170 mm |
| Series | Essential Histories |
| Short code | ESS |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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