The Alamo - Hardcover

Thompson, Frank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786265922 ISBN 13: 9780786265923

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2004

Synopsis

Made into a Major Motion Picture In the spring of 1836, nearly 200 settlers in Texas revolted against the new dictator, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, provoking one of the most extraordinary battles in history. Led by three men - the young, brash Colonel William Travis; the violent, passionate, and infamous knife fighter Jim Bowie; and the larger-than-life legend Davy Crockett - the Texans defended their fortress to the bitter end. Available only in Americana 4 & 5.

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Review:

"For readers who seek information concerning the Alamo battle and its place in the national psyche, The Alamo constitutes one-stop shopping. Many of its illustrations are extremely rare and some have never appeared in public prior to their appearance in Thompson's book."

About the Author:

Frank Thompson is an author, filmmaker, and film historian with a lifelong interest in the Alamo. Among his twenty books are The Alamo: A Cultural History, Alamo Movies, and The Alamo: The Illustrated Story of the Epic Film. He has also written numerous articles on the Alamo for publications ranging from Texas Monthly to The Philadelphia Inquirer. As an Alamo authority, Thompson has appeared in the History Channel's television documentaries "The Alamo" and "History vs. Hollywood: The Alamo," and has produced five video releases on the Alamo. He lives in North Hollywood, California. For more information on this book and the author, please visit Frank Thompson's web site at www.frankthompson.tv.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0786265922
• ISBN 13: 9780786265923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 513