siege, 1836

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.

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

A biography of nineteenth-century frontiersman David Crockett, discussing his early life in Tennessee, his political career, and his role in the fight for the independence of Texas.

Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.