Empires Lost And Won: The Spanish Heritage In The Southwest Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The author of Unconditional Surrender chronicles the Spanish conquest of the American Southwest, detailing early Spanish expeditions into the region, the Texas struggle for independence, the war with Mexico, and the lasting Hispanic influence in the area.
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Atheneum; 1st edition (April 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0889253706
ISBN-13: 978-0689804144
ASIN: 0689804148
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #57 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > History > Exploration & Discovery #75 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > History > United States > State & Local #94 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Exploration & Discovery
This is the second Marrin book I have read. This author does a good job summarizing the important aspects of this history. Along the way, he brings some interesting stories into the overall historical summation. I like his writing style as it can be understood by a teenager or an adult. The overall message in this book was how the Southwest was first lost by the Spaniards, then the Mexicans, and won by the United States. The Southwest is defined as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and California.As mentioned, Marrin always brings interesting stories into his narration. You find out the origin of Texas, how Ps and Qs became a phrase, Taylor's reaction to a self important Lietenant, and others. These stories liven up the historical summation. They are a joy to read.This is a good read for both teenagers and adults. Although the history is not covered in depth, it gives the reader a base from where to go.
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