The U.S.-Mexican War

by Christensen, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780912333441
• ISBN10: 0912333448
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-10-01
• Publisher: Bay Books

Summary

The war that President Grant called "the most unjust . . . ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation" is explored by Mexican and American scholars in this fully illustrated companion to the powerful four-part PBS series. 280 photos, 30 in color.

Table of Contents

Looking Back
Histories in Conflict	p. 7
A Fight for Texas	p. 15
The Republic of Texas	p. 29
March to War	p. 44
Last Chance for Peace	p. 47
Hostilities Commence	p. 56
The United States Declares War	p. 68
War for the West	p. 86
The Fight for California	p. 91
Claiming the West	p. 105
The Battle for Northern Mexico	p. 122
The Defense of Monterrey	p. 126
Divided Armies	p. 139
The Battle of Buena Vista	p. 151
Into the Heart of Mexico	p. 162
The Taking of Veracruz	p. 166
The Defense of Cerro Gordo	p. 177
Gathering Forces	p. 185
The Splendid City	p. 198
Epilogue: Legacy	p. 212
Final Words	p. 232
Timeline	p. 234
Bibliography	p. 237
Image Credits	p. 241
Index	p. 244
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