{"product_id":"the-alamo-and-the-war-of-texan-independence-183536-9780850456844","title":"The Alamo And The War Of Texan Independence 183536","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA concise illustrated study of the War of Texan Independence, with a particular focus on the uniforms, equipment and organization of the opposing forces.   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 in Mexico. 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 Haythornwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Background · The War of Texan Independence · The Mexican Army · The Texian Army · The Plates","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515510284631,"sku":"9780850456844","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-alamo-and-the-war-of-texan-independence-183536-9780850456844","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}