siege, 1836

Traces the events surrounding the battle took place at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Provides an up-close look at the Alamo, including the history, significance, and story behind this famous fort in San Antonio, Texas.

Describe the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo, and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.

Presents an introduction to the Alamo, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what happened there, who Santa Anna was, and why the Alamo should be remembered.

A biography of Antonio L?pez de Santa Anna, discussing his early life, rise to power, role in the Battle of the Alamo, and exile to Cuba.

Provides a background for events leading to the Battle of the Alamo, discusses the battle's importance to the Texans' effort to win independence from Mexico, and offers a military account of the battle describing the types of Texan and Mexican troops taking part in it.

An account of the history of Texas, of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and of the battle itself.

A biography of the famous frontiersman who became a Congressman.

Contains an introductory essay that surveys the history of events leading to the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, and includes a selection of readings related to the famous fight between Texas and Mexico.

Presents a history of the fight that took place at the Alamo in Texas and discusses the impact it has on the modern world.