Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Contents xi
5. Illustrations xiii
6. Map xiv
7. A Political History of the Texas Republic 1836-1845 1
8. Old Sam Takes the Helm 38
9. Lamar Tries His Hand 100
10. One Failure After Another 137
11. The Old Hero Once Again 183
12. The End of an Era 242
13. Bibliography 259
14. Index 271