The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence (1835-36) || Texas History

The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence: 1835-36
by Philip Haythornthwaite and Illustrator Paul Hannon

Men-At-Arms Book Series || Bust-Down Books Texas History Book

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 nevertheless 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 Haythornthwaite 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 color plates by Paul Hannon.