A glorious defeat : Mexico and its war with the United States /
Timothy J. Henderson.
- 1st pbk. ed.
- New York : Hill and Wang, 2007.
- 216 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Incluye referencias bibliográficas e indice.
The United States and Mexico, circa 1821 -- Things fall apart -- The problem of Texas -- Santa Anna and the Texas Revolution -- The elusive reconquest -- The annexation crisis -- The war of 1847.
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.
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Mexican War, 1846-1848--Causes. Mexican War, 1846-1848--Diplomatic history. Mexican War, 1846-1848--Influence.
Mexico--Politics and government--1821-1861. México --Historia --Guerra, 1846-1848. México --Política y gobierno--1821-1861 Mexico--Foreign relations--1821-1861. México --Relaciones exteriores Mexico--Foreign relations--United States. México--Relaciones exteriores--Estados Unidos United States--Foreign relations--Mexico. Estados Unidos --Relaciones exteriores --México Mexico--History, Military--19th century. México --Historia militar --Siglo XIX