A Political History of the Texas Republic, 1836-1845
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Stanley Siegel
About this book
This book is unique among the histories of the Texas Republic: it is the first to examine the fledgling nation from the point of view of its dynamic political life. Policies with far-reaching results were formulated in the nine years of Texas' independence, and the author clearly presents the many thorny issues that were to plague Texas for generations.
The political history of the Republic is one of strong figures vying with each other for popular support of their divergent policies. The author details the personal feuds and animosities that resulted and shows the effects of these differences on the governing of the nation. Thoughtful use of diaries, memoirs, and other contemporary sources gives the reader an excellent understanding of the sense of personal concern the citizens of the Republic felt toward the political issues of the day.
Author / Editor information
Stanley Siegel is a professor of history at the University of Houston.
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Frontmatter
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Foreword
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Acknowledgments
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Contents
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Illustrations
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Map
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A Political History of the Texas Republic 1836-1845
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Old Sam Takes the Helm
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Lamar Tries His Hand
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One Failure After Another
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The Old Hero Once Again
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The End of an Era
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Bibliography
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Index
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