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PublisherNaval Institute Press
ISBN-10159114843X
ISBN-139781591148432
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038483967
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Book TitleSlaughter at Goliad : the Mexican Massacre of 400 Texas Volunteers
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 19th Century, Military / United States, General
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorMark Stout
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-037974
Reviews"Jay Stout deftly details the little-knownand deeply disturbingtale of blunder and bluff that, on Palm Sunday 1836, led to the incredible Mexican massacre of hundreds of American captives at a long-forgotten Texas outpost. Powerful and fascinating." W.E.B. Griffin, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, "Jay Stout deftly details the little-known--and deeply disturbing--tale of blunder and bluff that, on Palm Sunday 1836, led to the incredible Mexican massacre of hundreds of American captives at a long-forgotten Texas outpost. Powerful and fascinating." -- W.E.B. Griffin, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal976.4/123
SynopsisSilver Medal winner for "Military Non-Fiction" category Military Writers Society of America 2008 Awards The Sons of the Republic of Texas Presidio La Bahia Award, 2nd Place Texas lost many volunteers during its hard-won fight for independence from Mexico, but one harrowing episode stands out. Following a one-sided battle on the prairie near Coleto Creek, 250 mostly American prisoners were marched back to the presidio at Goliad where they were joined by more than 200 others. Subsequently, on orders from President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, they were brutally slaughtered on Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836. The loss of so many fighting men in a single day was, at the time, one of the largest in U.S. history. The reaction in Texas was one of horror, fear, and, for some, a lust for revenge. The revulsion felt throughout the United States turned American sympathies against Mexico and its efforts to preserve its territorial integrity. Based on extensive research, this book offers a powerful description of what happened and an astute analysis of why it happened. For historical background, it also presents an overview of Texas and Mexican history and the factors that led to the massacre. As a career military officer, author Jay Stout offers insights not grasped by other writers on the subject. He pays particular attention to the leadership on both sides during the revolution and discusses why the massacre has been largely ignored in the years since. Stout deglamorizes the fight against Santa Anna and his army, while at the same time acknowledging the Mexican perspective and the motivations of Mexico's leaders. The author's dynamic writing style, combined with the compelling subject matter, makes this book attractive to everyone interested in the military, Texas, and American history., Silver Medal winner for Military Non-Fiction category Military Writers Society of America 2008 Awards The Sons of the Republic of Texas Presidio La Bahia Award, 2nd Place Texas lost many volunteers during its hard-won fight for independence from Mexico, but one harrowing episode stands out. Following a one-sided battle on the prairie near Coleto Creek, 250 mostly American prisoners were marched back to the presidio at Goliad where they were joined by more than 200 others. Subsequently, on orders from President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, they were brutally slaughtered on Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836. The loss of so many fighting men in a single day was, at the time, one of the largest in U.S. history. The reaction in Texas was one of horror, fear, and, for some, a lust for revenge. The revulsion felt throughout the United States turned American sympathies against Mexico and its efforts to preserve its territorial integrity. Based on extensive research, this book offers a powerful description of what happened and an astute analysis of why it happened. For historical background, it also presents an overview of Texas and Mexican history and the factors that led to the massacre. As a career military officer, author Jay Stout offers insights not grasped by other writers on the subject. He pays particular attention to the leadership on both sides during the revolution and discusses why the massacre has been largely ignored in the years since. Stout deglamorizes the fight against Santa Anna and his army, while at the same time acknowledging the Mexican perspective and the motivations of Mexico's leaders. The author's dynamic writing style, combined with the compelling subject matter, makes this book attractive to everyone interested in the military, Texas, and American history.
LC Classification NumberF394.G64S76 2008
