mexican war, 1846-1848

An account of the war between the United States and Mexico that permanently changed U.S. relations with Latin America.

An encyclopedia containing over six hundred articles that cover the events leading up to and following the Mexican War and its impact on the United States and Mexico.

Explores the facets of the Civil War general's career and the ways he shaped, and was shaped by, the goals and ambitions of a young republic.

A cabin boy on a pirate ship finds himself in San Diego in 1846 as war breaks out between the U.S. and Mexico.

Chronicles the causes and events of the Mexican War, from Mexico's struggle for recognition as an independent country to the war's end in 1848.

Traces the history of the Alamo, a landmark of the Texas War for Independence, and discusses its significance to the people of the United States.

Presents a biography of the twelfth president of the United States, Zachary Taylor, and focusing on how he became elected despite never holding a lower political office, and describes the events that surrounded his the time in office, including California's application for statehood with an anti-slavery constitution.