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Texian Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1996

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Hardly were the last shots fired at the Alamo before the Texas Revolution entered the realm of myth and controversy. French visitor Frederic Gaillardet called it a "Texian Iliad" in 1839, while American Theodore Sedgwick pronounced the war and its resulting legends "almost burlesque."

In this highly readable history, Stephen L. Hardin discovers more than a little truth in both of those views. Drawing on many original Texan and Mexican sources and on-site inspections of almost every battlefield, he offers the first complete military history of the Revolution. From the war's opening in the "Come and Take It" incident at Gonzales to the capture of General Santa Anna at San Jacinto, Hardin clearly describes the strategy and tactics of each side. His research yields new knowledge of the actions of famous Texan and Mexican leaders, as well as fascinating descriptions of battle and camp life from the ordinary soldier's point of view.

This award-winning book belongs on the bookshelf of everyone interested in Texas or military history.

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344 pages
Language

English
Publisher

University of Texas Press
Publication date

January 1, 1996
Dimensions

9.22 x 6.08 x 0.91 inches
ISBN-10

9780292731028
ISBN-13

978-0292731028
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"In Texian Iliad you smell the smoke of battle." ― Texas Monthly

"Hardin has succeeded admirably in writing a balanced military history of the revolution, making an important contribution to the extensive body of work on the struggle that eventually led to Texas' becoming part of the United States." ― Austin American-Statesman

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"I look forward to consulting this book for the rest of my career!" -- David J. Weber, Robert and Nancy Dedman Professor of History, Southern Methodist University

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0292731027
Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Texas Press (January 1, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780292731028
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0292731028
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.22 x 6.08 x 0.91 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #292,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,033 in American Military History
- #6,057 in U.S. State & Local History

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david pensyl

Very informative

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018

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As someone who is trying to learn more about the Texas Revolution, this book serves as very informative and easy to read. He tactical and strategic detail woven together with the politics and “on the ground” accounts were very interesting. The very last paragraph of the book, however, threw me. Hardin tells us to arm ourselves (current Texans) with “ tolerance and understanding” and explains that Texas is ripe with “racial enmity” that still exists from 150 years ago. As a Texan and moreover an American, this is an obsurd statement. As he stated in his own book, democracy corrected itself. No laws exist in this country (or state) that expressly denies people equal rights due to race. Please save your virtue signaling for other venues Dr. Hardin. Except for this puzzling paragraph at the end of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Andrew Hawk

Good book on the military history of tue Texas Revolution

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020

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Hardin does a good job in analyzing the military history of the Texas Revolution. He effectively goes over the importance of the smaller engagements of the short conflict that encapsulated the revolution as a whole while not being overshadowed by more prominent battles such as the Alamo and San Jacinto. gives a good detailed account from the officers and soldiers who fought in the conflict in both sides. Straightforward and simple writing that doesn’t bog down the reader. Highly recommend for people wanting to study military history, the early stages of Manifest Destiny, or simply wanting to learn more about the Founding Years of America.

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Sam Shrader

Super duper

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017

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Easy detailed read of Birth of Texas and Alamo.
Bought as Alamo reference mostly but got the full package plus learned that Colonel JC Neill was a greatly under appreciated hero who fired cannon from Gonzales come and take it to San Jacinto suffering severe injury there taking fire while rescuing Shermans unauthorized Calvary charge personnel.
Everything I hoped for and much more. Good job!

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David A. Bell

After reading most of the reviews on Texian Iliad, ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016

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After reading most of the reviews on Texian Iliad, I notice a recurring point of concern and general agreement from several who spoke to this point....that is, the negative portrayal of Sam Houston by the author, Hardin. In reading the book I did not necessarily gain the impression of a flawed author's presentation of Houston, but in retrospect cannot fully disagree with this assessment. Not knowing the full knowledge that these reviewers have for Houston, I will hazard a suggestion for anyone seeking a fair analysis of Texian Iliad, and specifically a fair assessment on Sam Houston. For those who have not done so, I would suggest some background on Houston in the form of two biographies (in no certain order of importance): the first, Sam Houston by James Haley; the second, The Raven by Marquis James. Both books delve deeply into the extremely enigmatic Houston, who often appeared complex, contradictory, and an amalgam of total failures and overwhelming successes. The Texian Iliad measured up to what the author claimed the book was intended to be, a military history. As such, it did not present full character evaluations of the many participants in the struggle. This is just a suggestion for those who may require further light upon an often mysterious and difficult man to discern and understand.

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Texas Bob

Details and Illustrations make this book a winner

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2000

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Stephen L. Harden's "Texian Iliad" is a military history of the Texas Revolution. He delves into such details as the inferior quality of the gun powered used by the Mexican army. "As one veteran noted: "On examining the powder, we found it little better than pounded charcoal..."" Harden also tries to identify who these participant solders were and what was their background. The most pleasant surprise to me was the illustrations by Gary S. Zaboly. Mr. Zaboly does an excellent job in bring humanity the revolution through his illustrations, then describes them in detail. This is a great book by itself, the illustrations make that much better.

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Bike Mike

Essential book about the Texas Revolution and the Alamo

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017

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Brilliant book about a pivotal event in Texas and American history. Essential book for all who are interested in how Texas was formed and how the Alamo siege and assault happened. Wonderful accurate drawings by Gary Zaboly.

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William (Bill) Cox

"Remember the Alamo!"

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020

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I've loved the story of how and why Mr. Hardin created this book about the events of the Texas Independence struggle that Icve purchased several copies for friends and family. Living here in the Johnson City/Dripping Springs area makes this book irresistable! Much of the story happened almost literally "in our back yards"!

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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

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John C

Remember the Alamo!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2018

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have a great interest in American History. I have always been of the opinion that Houston was unwilling to fight the battle at San Jacinto. This book helps explain that.

Stefano Starnini

Texan Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2013

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For an Italian student of American History an illuminating source to understand the causes of the Mexican American War and the consequent USA annections of former mexican territories and following American Civil War.

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