mexican war, 1846-1848

Major General Winfield Scott, veteran of the War of 1812, and Captain Robert E. Lee, an engineer with no combat experience, lead the U.S. Army against Santa Anna in this historical novel about the Mexican-American War.

Following Texan independence from Mexico, the United States led a campaign to re-anex the territory as well as threaten Mexican holdings in the Southwest. Discover the circumstances to the war, including the Texan battle for independence, as well as the effects of war in Texas and the Mexican War.

Examines the Mexican-American War, discussing American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, the peace treaty, and the legacy of a "dirty" war.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the Mexican-American war, chronicling the war's key events and profiling people who made significant contributions to the war for both sides.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to present the history of the Mexican American War.

Examines the Mexican-American War, covering its historical context, its campaigns, battles, and weapons systems, the social, political, cultural, and economic setting in both nations before and after the conflict, and the impact of the war on both nations.

Presents an overview of the Mexican-American War, examines its peace treaty section by section, and discusses the treaty's legacy; and includes treaty excerpts, a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

Traces the events leading up to, including, and following the Mexican War of 1846 from both the American and Mexican perspectives, and contains profiles of key figures, maps, images, chronology, and more.

A brief history of the Texas War of Independence and the Mexican War, describing the efforts of Mexicans to preserve their nation from the power of the United States.