Otis A. Singletary
The Mexican War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226760612
- author:
- Otis A. Singletary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1962
- Pages:
- 196
- Dimensions:
- 20.73 x 13.31 x 1.55 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mexican War by Otis A. Singletary is a concise and dramatic account of a pivotal episode in American military affairs. This study explores the war's military, political, economic, and diplomatic aspects, shedding light on the dynamic spirit of Manifest Destiny that shaped the nation's future course. Singletary examines how the conflict exemplified peculiarly American and democratic problems of waging war, and its outcome had far-reaching consequences for the United States. The Mexican War won the Southwest and California for the US, paving the way for the Gold Rush of 1849 and bringing vast new territories and peoples into the Union. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most neglected wars, providing valuable insights into the complexities of the conflict and its enduring impact on the nation.
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