Santa Anna

by Scheina, Robert L.

• ISBN13: 9781574885460
• ISBN10: 1574885464
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc

Summary

Most Americans regarded Antonio López de Santa Anna as a villain for his brutal assault on the Alamo in 1836. What many don't realize is that few individuals have caused their own nation greater pain. He lost one-third of Mexico's territory in wars, sold almost another 30,000 square miles while pocketing most of the money, and repeatedly bankrupted the nation. His extravagance was legendary, as testified to by the burial of his amputated leg at the nation's great expense. He served as his country's president eleven different times in a span of thirty years and was constantly involved in devious political intrigue. Yet, in spite of his failings and notorious reputation today, Santa Anna was often viewed by his people as a hero and savior. Robert Scheina analyzes this complex man and provides a solid overview of Mexico's political history against the fabric of social and cultural turmoil.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vi
Preface	vii
Chronology	ix
The Road to ``Revolution''	3	(8)
The Road to Becoming a Caudillo	11	(7)
The Road to Tampico	18	(5)
The Road to the Alamo	23	(7)
The Road to San Jacinto	30	(6)
The Road to Vera Cruz	36	(11)
The Road to Buena Vista	47	(14)
The Road to Cerro Gordo	61	(4)
The Road to Mexico City	65	(12)
The Road to ``Infamy''	77	(10)
Conclusion	87	(4)
Notes	91	(14)
Selected Bibliography	105	(4)
Index	109	(7)
About the Author	116