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William S. Kiser

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Illusions of Empire

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Frontmatter i
CONTENTS vii
Introduction 1
Chapter 1. The Origins of Irregular Diplomacy in U.S.- Mexico Relations 9
Chapter 2. The Contest for Chihuahua and Sonora 32
Chapter 3. Confederate Lifelines in Northeast Mexico 65
Chapter 4. Chaos and Imperialism in Northwest Mexico 100
Chapter 5. The Shifting Tides of War and Diplomacy in Northeast Mexico 128
Conclusion 159
Notes 167
Bibliography 223
Index 249
Acknowledgments 261

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
CONTENTS vii
Introduction 1
Chapter 1. The Origins of Irregular Diplomacy in U.S.- Mexico Relations 9
Chapter 2. The Contest for Chihuahua and Sonora 32
Chapter 3. Confederate Lifelines in Northeast Mexico 65
Chapter 4. Chaos and Imperialism in Northwest Mexico 100
Chapter 5. The Shifting Tides of War and Diplomacy in Northeast Mexico 128
Conclusion 159
Notes 167
Bibliography 223
Index 249
Acknowledgments 261

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