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Title: Texian Iliad : A Military History of the Texas Revolution by Stephen L. Hardin, Gary S. Zaboly ISBN: 0-292-73086-1 Publisher: Univ of Texas Press Pub. Date: 1994 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.65 (17 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A great book that almost answers the Alamo mystery
Comment: I will agree with the acclamation this book has received both for its appeal to its academic audience and historical readers-- as aptly put by one reviewer--""the author's deft descriptions
..." and "Gary S. Zaboly's well researched illustrations..." make this a great work on the Texas Revolution. The only drawback
That I could find is that-- notwithstanding Hardin's monumental research--the author appears to have accepted de la Pena's version of Crockett's demise, although he does reference in a footnote to Kilgore's "How did Davey Die?" Just a historical fragment, but one that deserves much more than adddressed in
such a fine work. Also, would have liked to see somewhat more emphasis upon the "other sides view" of events surrounding the Alamo battle. A solid 4+ stars.
Rating: 4
Summary: best history of the military side of the Texas Revolution
Comment: Hardin handles the military story of the Texas Revolution thoroughly but concisely. His writing is both informative and interesting. Well-researched and authoritative source for a topic that's prone to myth and folklore. Hardin leaves the political history to other authors and other books; for that aspect, I would recommend Paul Lack's The Texas Revolutionary Experience as a solid companion. Hardin's book is especially engaging, and you don't have to be a Texas history buff to get something out of it.
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent introduction and review
Comment: I agree with the other reviews praising this book. I might quibble, however, about using the word "details," which would suggest to some readers matters of little importance. But certain details made all the difference in the outcome, and Hardin understands this. The illustrations were praised, but this needs to be explained: they are much enhanced by the commentary on them. My one criticism of this book is one that I make of many otherwise worthy history books: inadequate maps.
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Title: Blood of Noble Men: The Alamo Siege and Battle by Alan C. Huffines, Gary S. Zaboly ISBN: 1571681949 Publisher: Eakin Publications Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Three Roads to the Alamo : The Lives and Fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis by William C. Davis ISBN: 0060930942 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Alamo Traces: New Evidence and New Conclusions by Thomas Ricks Lindley, Stephen Harrigan ISBN: 1556229836 Publisher: Republic of Texas Pr Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: 13 Days to Glory: The Siege of the Alamo (Southwest Landmark, No. 2) by Lon Tinkle ISBN: 0890967075 Publisher: Texas A&M University Press Pub. Date: February, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.58 |
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Title: Eyewitness to the Alamo (Revised Edition) by Bill Groneman, Paul Andrew Hutton ISBN: 1556228465 Publisher: Republic of Texas Pr Pub. Date: 30 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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