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The Alamo: An Illustrated History

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I was very disappointed when I heard that the writer of the book had never even been to the Alamo! The book is put together in a haphazard way and does not offer any new insights.The publishing company seems to have jumped on the bandwagon to have a book about this famous place on its listings. The focus of the book is not really about the Alamo, but about people and places that do not directly relate to the place or San Antonio. True students of history will appreciate and recognize a well-organized work that is put together with the true meaning of history at the forefront.

This is an excellent book on the Alamo, very accurate, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable. After visiting San Antonio last winter, and touring the Alamo, this book was just the thing to expand on the knowledge gained from the IMAX movie and tour. Highly recommend!

A year earlier than the release of this Illustrated history The Alamo: An Illustrated History by George Nelson was released a excellent book full of images, information and original artwork, unlike this awful illustrated history in which I can find nothing original, new or even mildly interesting. This might catch an elementary school students attention if they had not been exposed to any Alamo history previously, and I wouldn't guarantee that, in otherwords skip this book go straight to George Nelsons originally titled and excellent book and spend your dollars on a book thats worthwhile

I remember United States History from high school and how the Alamo was overrun by a huge Mexican Army lead by Santa Ana. I also remember John Wayne portraying Davy Crockett in the movie version of the Alamo.

All of that was fine until I was able to read this book and what I missed from high school and the movies was filled in. Reading this book brought to life the what really happened at that missionary in Texas.

Once you open this book and start reading you'll be transformed back in time and ride along with Fanin's Army, meet Sam Houston, follow Jim Bowie and share a laugh with Davy Crockett.

The author's ability to transform the one event that has always remain the folklore of history into so much more is nothing short of remarkable. It was one of the best books I have read all year - excellent job!