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Forget the Alamo : the rise and fall of an American myth

text Forget the Alamo : the rise and fall of an American myth

Burrough, Bryan

Summary
"Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head. Every nation needs its ... Read more
Contents
Bloody Texas -- The Americans, their cotton, and who picked it -- The American middle finger, extended -- "The President Santana is friendly to Texas . . ." -- The war dogs -- San Antonio -- The worst kind of victory -- Countdown -- The final days... Read more
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Description
xxvii, 386 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Publisher
Penguin Press 2021
MARC Permalink

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Kingsley Branch Library 976.403 BUR in Adult Non-fiction Available
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