A glorious defeat : Mexico and its war with the United States /
Timothy J. Henderson.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Hill and Wang, 2007.
- xxi, 216 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-204) and index.
The United States and Mexico, circa 1821 -- Things fall apart -- The problem of Texas -- Santa Anna and the Texas Revolution -- The elusive reconquest -- The annexation crisis -- The war of 1847.
Mexican War, 1846-1848--Causes. Mexican War, 1846-1848--Diplomatic history. Mexican War, 1846-1848--Influence.
Mexico--Politics and government--1821-1861. Mexico--Foreign relations--1821-1861. Mexico--Foreign relations--United States. United States--Foreign relations--Mexico. Mexico--History, Military--19th century.