siege, 1836

Tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo, an 1836 siege in which over one hundred Texans died, and explains how the defeat spurred Texans to increase their efforts to win freedom from Mexican rule. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

A collection of primary source materials highlights the story behind the Alamo and its place in the history of San Antonio, Texas.

A brief look at the battle of the Alamo, an event which was instrumental in procuring Texas's independence from Mexico.

This book describes the Battle of the Alamo (1836), those who fought the battle, and why it was so important to Texas.

Presents a comic book version of the story of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 in which a group of Texan freedom fighters took a stand against the Mexican Army.

Davy Crockett tames the American frontier in Texas and fights against the Mexicans in the Battle of the Alamo.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo.

Documents the Texas rebels' last stand at the Alamo, including the siege before the battle, the people who defended the fort, and their fight for independence from Mexico.

Describes the tumultuous times in early Texas history that formed the character of Jim Bowie, who is known both for inventing the Bowie knife and for fighting and dying at the Alamo.