From Heroes To Myth The Real Story Behind The Battle Of The Alamo
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Forget the Alamo
A New York Times bestseller! “Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review "Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head. Every nation needs its creation myth, and since Texas was a nation before it was a state, it's no surprise that its myths bite deep. There's no piece of history more important to Texans than the Battle of the Alamo, when Davy Crockett and a band of rebels went down in a blaze of glory fighting for independence from Mexico, losing the battle but setting Texas up to win the war. However, that version of events, as Forget the Alamo definitively shows, owes more to fantasy than reality. Just as the site of the Alamo was left in ruins for decades, its story was forgotten and twisted over time, with the contributions of Tejanos--Texans of Mexican origin, who fought alongside the Anglo rebels--scrubbed from the record, and the origin of the conflict over Mexico's push to abolish slavery papered over. Forget the Alamo provocatively explains the true story of the battle against the backdrop of Texas's struggle for independence, then shows how the sausage of myth got made in the Jim Crow South of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. As uncomfortable as it may be to hear for some, celebrating the Alamo has long had an echo of celebrating whiteness. In the past forty-some years, waves of revisionists have come at this topic, and at times have made real progress toward a more nuanced and inclusive story that doesn't alienate anyone. But we are not living in one of those times; the fight over the Alamo's meaning has become more pitched than ever in the past few years, even violent, as Texas's future begins to look more and more different from its past. It's the perfect time for a wise and generous-spirited book that shines the bright light of the truth into a place that's gotten awfully dark.
From Heroes to Myth: The Real Story Behind the Battle of the Alamo
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-13
From Heroes to Myth: The Real Story Behind the Battle of the Alamo is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most iconic events in American history. This book takes a fresh look at the Battle of the Alamo, examining the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath, while also exploring the Alamo's cultural impact and enduring legacy. The Battle of the Alamo is a story of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. It is a story that has been told and retold for generations, but what really happened at the Alamo? This book seeks to answer that question by providing a detailed and nuanced account of the battle. The Battle of the Alamo was a turning point in the Texas Revolution. After the Mexican army's victory at the Alamo, the Texan army was forced to retreat. However, the battle also served to rally the Texan people and inspire them to fight for their independence. The Alamo has become a symbol of Texan courage and sacrifice. It is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made to win Texan independence. The Alamo is also a symbol of American patriotism and unity. It is a reminder that Americans can overcome any challenge if they stand together. From Heroes to Myth: The Real Story Behind the Battle of the Alamo is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Texas Revolution, or the Alamo. This book is also a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone else who wants to learn more about this iconic event. If you like this book, write a review!
Exodus from the Alamo
The award-winning historian provides a provocative new analysis of the Battle of the Alamo—including new information on the fate of Davy Crockett. Contrary to legend, we now know that the defenders of the Alamo during the Texan Revolution died in a merciless predawn attack by Mexican soldiers. With extensive research into recently discovered Mexican accounts, as well as forensic evidence, historian Phillip Tucker sheds new light on the famous battle, contending that the traditional myth is even more off-base than we thought. In a startling revelation, Tucker uncovers that the primary fights took place on the plain outside the fort. While a number of the Alamo’s defenders hung on inside, most died while attempting to escape. Capt. Dickinson, with cannon atop the chapel, fired repeatedly into the throng of enemy cavalry until he was finally cut down. The controversy surrounding Davy Crockett still remains, though the recently authenticated diary of the Mexican Col. José Enrique de la Peña offers evidence that he surrendered. Notoriously, Mexican Pres. Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna burned the bodies of the Texans who had dared stand against him. As this book proves in thorough detail, the funeral pyres were well outside the fort—that is, where the two separate groups of escapees fell on the plain, rather than in the Alamo itself.