mexican war, 1846-1848

Learn about the Mexican-American War in this title.

Provides a detailed account of the Mexican-American War, covering the political, military economic, and diplomatic aspects of the conflict, and discussing the influence of the war on American history.

Examines the Mexican-American War from both sides, discussing its impact on both countries at the time and generations later, as well as how it has shaped U.S.-Mexico relations.

Looks at the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in United States politics, evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln, and how it set the stage for the American Civil War.

Discusses the history of the North American West from 1800 to 1860 and many of the influential families of the time.

Collects eight essays in which American and Mexican scholars discuss various aspects of the Mexican War from 1846 through 1848.

An exploration of Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War, covering the origins of Manifest Destiny and its lasting effects, the causes of the Mexican-American war, and more.

"The U.S.-Mexican War had lasting impacts on both countries, most notably allowing the United States to expand to the Pacific Ocean. The United States desire to stretch from sea to shining sea had become one of the chief goals of the new country. In this volume, readers will learn about the beginnings of U.S. westward expansion and Mexican independence from Spain. This book delves into the economic, political, and historical background behind the U.S.-Mexican War, and the effects in both Mexico and the United States"--Amazon.com.

When fifteen-year-old Francis and two younger children lose their way in the wilderness of the Southwest, they face capture at the hands of dangerous men.

Presents excerpts from the memoirs, letters, poetry, and journals of the men involved in, and protestors of the Mexican War, a conflict that arose out of U.S. President James Polk's expansionist policies.