An edition of Texian Iliad (1994)

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A Military History of the Texas Revolution

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An edition of Texian Iliad (1994)

Texian Iliad

A Military History of the Texas Revolution

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Hardly were the last shots fired at the Alamo before the Texas Revolution entered the realm of myth and controversy. French visitor Frederic Gaillardet called it a "Texian Iliad" in 1839, while American Theodore Sedgwick pronounced the war and its resulting legends "almost burlesque.".

In this new, highly readable history, Stephen L. Hardin discovers more than a little truth in both of those views. Drawing on many original Texan and Mexican sources and on-site inspections of almost every battlefield, he offers the first complete military history of the Revolution. From the war's opening in the "Come and Take It" incident at Gonzales to the capture of General Santa Anna at San Jacinto, Hardin clearly describes the strategy and tactics of each side.

His research yields new knowledge of the actions of famous Texan and Mexican leaders, as well as fascinating descriptions of battle and camp life from the ordinary soldier's point of view.

This in-depth coverage reveals the gallantry displayed by individuals on both sides of the conflict, as well as the atrocities of war. Most of all, it provides a balanced view of the Revolution that fairly assesses the conduct of both Texans and Mexicans. Texian Iliad belongs on the bookshelf of everyone interested in Texas or military history, as well as of general readers who want the facts behind the legends.

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Language
English
Pages
373

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Cover of: Texian Iliad
Texian Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution
1996, University of Texas Press
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Cover of: Texian iliad
Texian iliad: a military history of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836
1994, University of Texas Press
in English - 1st ed.

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Library of Congress
, F390 .H29 1994, F390.H29 1994

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
373
Dimensions
9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
Weight
1.2 pounds

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL9806090M
Internet Archive
texianiliadmilit0000hard
ISBN 10
0292731027, 0292730861
ISBN 13
9780292731028, 9780292730861
LCCN
94001564
OCLC/WorldCat
29704011
Library Thing
225025
Goodreads
91150

Work Description

This is indispensable in any study of the Texas Revolution.

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