The Mexican War (Old West) [Unknown Binding]

David Nevin (Author)

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 240 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (March 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809423022
• ISBN-13: 978-0809423026
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,848,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mexican War in a Time-Life Books Series Format, June 4, 2001

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texmexfla "Seeker of Truth" (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mexican War (Old West)

Although the Time-Life format from the "OLD WEST" series is used, it is great to have everything in one package!

This imitation-leather covered book contains 240 pages loaded with photos of uniforms, equiptment, period artwork, medals, coins, period photographs, maps, documents, posters, autographs, cartoons, music, etc. There is so much stuff to see, that it is easy to miss the text!

There is a fair mix of primary sources and secondary sources used by author David Nevin, including some interesting accounts by common soldiers and lively stories, but compression of the topics, like California's Revolt, lends itself to confusion. The story of this complex and still controversial war is probably intended for those who are new to the subject, but the objects/photos may be interesting for those who already have a good understanding of the subject matter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mexican War Review, December 20, 2011

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James France (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mexican War (The Old West) (Leather Bound)

This volume of the "Mexican War" continues the "Old West" series from Time Life Books. I have enjoyed reading about the conflict and it's ramifications to the young America. The heroism and leadership of the officers and men of the US Army and volunteer units should be looked at and learned by our leaders today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Mexican War/The Old West, June 18, 2009

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Fan of Time-Life Books "Chris" (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mexican War (Old West)

The Mexican War is one of twenty-seven volumes in the popular Time-Life book series The Old West. This volume describes the battles and leaders of the Mexican War that began in the spring of 1846 and concluded with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in February 1848. The prominent historical figures of this book include President James Polk, John Fremont, Stephen Watts Kearny, Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor, and Mexican leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. We also get a glimpse of future Civil War leaders Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis. Author David Nevin provides detailed descriptions of the battles of Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Churubusco, Chapultepec, and others. There are many pictures of weapons, flags, uniforms, medals, and military equipment. Additionally, the numerous contemporary photographs, prints, paintings, and political cartoons go a long way in taking the reader back in time. Finally, there are brief explanations of the causes and effects of the war. In short, The Mexican War is a great book about one of the most important and controversial events in American history and the American West.